1826, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 8 Reales Coin. Small Liberty. Lima Mint!
Mint Year: 1826
Mint Place: Lima
Denomination: 8 Reales
Condition: A nice XF/AU!
Reference: 1826-JM, KM-142.1. R!
Material: Silver (.903)
Diameter: 40.3mm
Weight: 26.69gm
Obverse: Small figure of Lady Liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with "LIBERTAD" inscription.
Legend: POR LA UNION . FIRME Y FELIZ
Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of Peru within wreath.
Latin Legend: REPUB . PERUANA . LIMA (monogram) . 8R . M . J . 1826 .
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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