1/5 Dinero Peru
1912, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 1/5 Dinero (25 Centavos) Coin
Mint Place: Lima Mint Years: 1912 Reference: KM-205.2. Denomination: 1/5 Dinero Condition: A nicely toned XF+ Diameter: 23mm Weight: 4.96gm Material: Silver
Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath on a column holding stick topped by cap of liberty and leaning on shield. Comment: Incuse inscribed band (“LIBER-TAD”) around column in incuse. Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION / UN SOL Exergue: 5°. de SOL
Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within sprays . Date below. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 9 D: FINO F.C. - 1912
Peru declared its independence in 1821 and the city of Cusco maintained its importance within the administrative structure of the of the country. Upon independence, the Department of Cusco was created and at the time maintained authority over territory extending to the Brazilian border. The city of Cusco was made capital of the department and subsequently became the most important city in the south-eastern Andean region.
1
coins in the group
(1285 X 620 pixels, file size: ~205K)
Posted by: anonymous 2021-12-01
1912, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 1/5 Dinero (25 Centavos) Coin. XF+ Mint Place: Lima Mint Years: 1912 Reference: KM-205.2. Denomination: 1/5 Dinero Condition: A nicely toned XF+ Diameter: 23mm Weight: 4.96gm Material: SilverObverse: Togate personification of the Republic seat ...
You may be interested in following coins
2026-07-10
- Historical Coin Prices
2026-07-14
- Historical Coin Prices
You may be interested in ...
Coins Prices
