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8 Escudos – Republic of North Peru

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1836 Republic of North Peru circulation coins

Context

Years: 1836–1838

Country: Peru

Issuer: Republic of North Peru

Currency:

(1568—1858)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Weight: 27.07 g

Gold weight: 23.69 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 87.5% Gold

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

References

KM: #156

Numista: #46633

Value

Bullion value: $3724.95

Obverse

Inscription:

ESTADO · NOR-PERUANO · M · T · M

8 E

· 1838 ·

Translation:

State of North Peru. Mint of Trujillo.

8 Escudos

1838

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Inscription:

FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION

LI

BER

TAD

Translation:

Firm and Happy for the Union

Lib

er

ty

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Mints

Name	Mark
Lima	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1836	TM	—
1838	M	—

Series: 1836 Republic of North Peru circulation coins

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