(sold for $35.0)

1836, Peru (Republic). Beautiful  Silver 4 Reales Coin.  (VF) Cuzco mint!

Condition: VF Mint Year: 1836 Denomination: 4 Reales Reference: 1836-Cuz/Br, KM-151.1. Mint Place: CUZCO (The Historical Capital of Peru!). Material: Silver (.903) Diameter: 33mm Weight: 13.2gm

Obverse: Large figure of liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with liberty inscription. Legend: POR LA UNION . FIRME Y FELIZ   Reverse: Wreath above split shield of Peru, wreath around. Legend: REPUB . PERUANA . CUZ .  4R . B . 1836 .

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.