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½ Real
1837 year| Silver (.667) | 1.69 g | 16.50 mm |
| Issuer | Republic of South Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1837 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Diameter | 16.50 mm |
| Thickness | 0.92 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#42864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Monument surrounded by a plant crown.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRME POR LA UNION ·B
·FEDERAC·
Edge
V" shaped stripe
Interesting fact
The ½ Real 1837 coin from the Republic of South Peru is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The Republic of South Peru was established in 1836, and the following year, the government issued a decree that established the peso as the official currency and introduced a new coinage system. The ½ Real coin was part of this new system and was minted in silver, which was a significant departure from the previous coinage system that used gold and other metals. Despite the challenges faced by the young nation, the ½ Real coin remained in circulation for several decades and is now a sought-after collector's item.