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1844, Peru (Republic).  Silver 4 Reales Coin. Small Liberty! Pasco (Paz) mint!

Mint Year: 1844 Mint Place: Pasco (Paz)  Denomination: 4 Reales Condition: A nice VF-XF! Reference: KM-151.5 ($85 in VF / $200 in XF!). Scarce! Material: Silver (.903) Weight: 13.23gm Diameter: 33mm

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. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA PASCO 4R . M . 1844 .

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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