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½ Real
| Silver (.903) | 1.69 g | - |
| Issuer | Republic of North Peru |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1836-1838 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 1.69 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46281 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Standing figure of Liberty.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from the Republic of North Peru, minted between 1836 and 1838, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature the national emblem of Peru, the Vicuña, which is a camelid species native to the Andean region. The coin's design was created by the Peruvian engraver, Francisco Javier Lopez, and it has become a symbol of Peruvian national identity.