(sold for $13.0)

1858, Peru (Republic). Silver ½ Real (Medio) Coin. Transitional Coinage Type!

Mint Year: 1858 Mint Place: Lima Reference: KM-177. Denomination: 1/2 Real (Medio) Condition: Scratches in fields, mottoled toning, deposits in reverse, otherwise VF-XF! Diameter: 15mm Weight: 1.44gm Material: Silver

Obverse: Large figure of Lady Liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with "LIBERTAD" inscription. Initials (MR) below. Legend: POR LA UNION (MR)  FIRME Y FELIZ   Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of Peru within wreath. Legend: REPUB . PERUANA LIMA S D. FINO. M.B. / 1858

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.