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½ Real
1882 year| Silver (.900) | 1.25 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1882 |
| Value | ½ Real = ¼ Peseta (0.25) |
| Currency | Peseta (1880-1882) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46431 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Woman's head on the left under the legend, the date at 6 H
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PROSPERIDAD Y PODER POR LA JUSTICIA
1882
Interesting fact
The ½ Real 1882 coin from Peru made of Silver (.900) weighing 1.25 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Peru. The country was transitioning from a colonial economy to a modern, capitalist economy, and the introduction of new coinage was part of this process. The coin's design, featuring a Liberty cap and a shield with the Peruvian coat of arms, symbolized the country's independence and newfound economic freedom.
