(sold for $59.0)

1854, Peru (Republic). Nice  Silver 4 Reales Coin. (Cleaned VF!) Lima mint!

Mint Year: 1854 Mint Place: Lima Denomination: 4 Reales Reference: 1854-MB, KM-151.3. Condition: Cleaned, with minor deposits remaining and some scratches, otherwise VF! Weight: 11.02gm Diameter: 32mm Material: Silver

Obverse: Small figure of Lady Liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with "LI/BERTAD" inscription. Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION .   Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of Peru within wreath. Legend: REPUB . PERUANA . M . 4R . 10Ds . 20Gs . M . B . 1854 .

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.