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4 Reales – Republic of South Peru

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1838 Republic of South Peru circulation coins

Context

Year: 1838

Country: Peru

Issuer: Republic of South Peru

Currency:

(1568—1858)

Demonetized: Yes

Material

Diameter: 32 mm

Weight: 13.5 g

Silver weight: 9.00 g

Shape: Round

Composition: 66.7% Silver

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Medal alignment

References

KM: #172

Numista: #46635

Value

Bullion value: $24.72

Obverse

Inscription:

· REPUB · SUD PERUANA ·

4R · AREQ · 1838

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF SOUTH PERU

4 REALES · AREQUIPA · 1838

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Reverse

Inscription:

· FIRME POR LA UNION ·

CONFEDERACION · M · V

Translation:

Firm for the Union

Confederation M V

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Edge

Lettered edge

Legend:

DIOS PROTEGE EL ESTADO +

Translation:

God Protects the State +

Language: Spanish

Mints

Name	Mark
Arequipa	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality	Collection
1838	MV	—

Series: 1838 Republic of South Peru circulation coins

💎 Very Rare

4 Reales – Republic of South Peru

Obverse

Reverse

Edge

Categories

Mints

Mintings

Series: 1838 Republic of South Peru circulation coins