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½ Escudo
| Gold (.875) | 1.6873 g | 13 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1856 |
| Value | ½ Escudo (8) |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.6873 g |
| Diameter | 13 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22853 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Plant crown
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIMA.M.M
1833
Edge
Chiseled, hand fluted.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Escudo coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1826, just a few years after Peru declared its independence from Spain, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1856. During this time, Peru was undergoing significant political and economic changes, including the establishment of a new government and the development of a new currency system. Despite these challenges, the ½ Escudo coin remained a popular and widely used denomination, and it continues to be a sought-after collector's item today.
