Heritage Auctions

5 Pesetas – Peru

Context

Years: 1880–1882

Issuer: Peru

Period:

(since 1822)

Currency:

(1880—1882)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 37 mm

Weight: 25 g

Silver weight: 22.50 g

Thickness: 2.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #201

Numista: #18647

Value

Bullion value: $61.78

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA.9 DECIMOS FINO.B.F. *CINCO PESETAS*

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF PERU LIMA. 9 DECIMOS FINE.B.F. *FIVE PESETAS*

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Engraver: Robert Britten

Inscription:

PROSPERIDAD Y PODER POR LA JUSTICIA

1880

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Britten

Reeded

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1880	BF	—
1881	B	—
1882	LM	—

🌟 Uncommon