1 Peseta Peru Silver

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Denomination:

1 Peseta

Metal:

Silver

State:

Peru

Issue year(s):

1880

Catalog reference:

Fr-1 (2) KM-200.2 (1)

Peru (Republic). Silver 1 Peseta Coin.

Mint Year: 1880

Reference: KM-200.2.

Denomination: 1 Peseta

Mint Place: Brussels (B.)

Material: Silver (.900)

Diameter: 23mm

Weight: 5gm

Obverse: Female wreathed head left, wearing large earrings and pearl necklace Date (1880) below. Legend: PROSPERIDAD Y PODER POR LA JUSTICIA

Reverse: Illuminated wreath above coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within sprays . Mint initial (B.) below. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA . 9 DECIMOS FINO B.F. * UNA PESETA *

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.

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Posted by: anonymous 2018-12-31
1880, Peru (Republic). Nice Silver 1 Peseta Coin. Variety with dot after B! Mint Year: 1880 Reference: KM-200.2. Denomination: 1 Peseta Mint Place: Brussels (B.) Condition: Toned, minor dark oxidation deposits, otherwise XF-AU! Material: Silver (.900) Diameter: 23mm Weight: 5gm Obverse: F ...