Heritage Auctions

½ Real – Peru

Series: 1859 Peru circulation coins

Context

Years: 1859–1861

Issuer: Peru

Period:

(since 1822)

Currency:

(1858—1863)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 15.3 mm

Weight: 1.25 g

Silver weight: 1.12 g

Thickness: 0.9 mm

Shape: Round

Composition: 90% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #180

Numista: #28345

Value

Bullion value: $3.09

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUB PERUANA LIMA 9 D FINO Y B

1860

Script: Latin

Engraver: Robert Britten

Inscription:

FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION

M. RL

Script: Latin

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage
1859	LIMA	—
1860	LIMA	—
1861	LIMA	—

⭐ Somewhat Rare