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½ Real
| Silver (.903) | 1.6500 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1826-1856 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.6500 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#22380 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 50% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Translation: Firm and happy because of the union.
Comment
differs in the legend on Obverse:KM 144.1
KM 144.7
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Peru, made of Silver (.903) and weighing 1.6500g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Peru's history. The coin was introduced in 1826, just a few years after Peru gained its independence from Spain in 1821. The coin's design features the Peruvian coat of arms, which includes a vicuña, a symbol of the country's rich natural resources. The coin's silver content and weight also reflect the country's rich mineral deposits and its efforts to establish a stable currency system during this time.
