8 Real    (售价 $380.0)

1842, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Silver 8 Reales Coin. XF-AU!

Mint Year: 1842
Mint Place: Lima
Reference: KM-140.10.
Denomination: 8 Reales
Condition: A nicely struck XF-AU!
Material: Silver (.903)
Weight: 28.81gm
Diameter: 39mm

Obverse: Stanging togate and capped figure of liberty, holding cap-topped stick and large shield with "LIBERTAD" inscription.
Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION

Reverse: Wreath above split shield of Peru, flanked by sprays.
Legend: REPUB * PERUANA * M (LIMAE in monogram ) * 8R * 10Ds . 20Gs . M * B * 1842 *

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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