8 Real Peru Silver
1834, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Large Silver 8 Reales Coin.
Mint Year: 1834 Mint Place: Lima (Peru) Denomination: 8 Reales Reference: 1834, KM-142.3.
Material: Silver (.903) Weight: 27.11gm Diameter: 39mm
Obverse: Large figure of liberty, holding cap on stick and shield with liberty inscription. Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ – POR LA UNION .
Reverse: Wreath above split shield of Peru, wreath around. Legend: REPUB . PERUANA . (LIMAE as monogram) . 8R . M . M . 1834 .
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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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1832,PERU. 8 Reales, 1832L-MM. Lima Mint. NGC MS-61.KM-142.3. Nice strike, attractive mint luster.
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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1828,PERU. 8 Reales, 1828-JM. Lima Mint. NGC MS-62.KM-142.3. Large Liberty Figure. Tied with two others in this grade, with only two higher. Dark toned. Slightly weak strike.
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Posted by: anonymous 2015-05-01
1826,PERU. 8 Reales, 1826-JM. Lima Mint. PCGS AU-58 Secure Holder.KM-142.1. Nice strike with attractive toning.PCGS#: 551972
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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-06
Peru. Republic. Pattern 8 Reales, 1826 M-JM (Lima). KM-Pn-2. 29.30 grams. Tripartite shield of arms flanked by wreath, and crowned above by smaller wreath. Reverse: Pallas Athene, as Liberty, stands frontal supporting tasseled cap on spear, while one hand rests on shield. Plain edge. Splendid ...
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Posted by: anonymous 2015-09-28
Peru. 8 reales, 1835 MT Lima (Ar - 26,99g). KM 142.3. Beautiful gray tone. Lustrous on reverse. About uncirculated.
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Posted by: anonymous 2015-03-02
Peru. 8 Reales, 1831-JM (Lima). Eliz-116 (Rare); KM-142.3. Coat of arms within wreath. Reverse: Liberty standing. Softly struck centers. Toned. Rare assayer. NGC graded AU-58. Estimated Value $400 - 500. Categories: World Crowns & Minors
