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½ Real Transitional Coinage
| Silver (.900) | 1.25 g | 15.3 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1859-1861 |
| Value | ½ Real (0.05) |
| Currency | Transitional Peso (1858-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15.3 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#28345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 57% |
Reverse
Seated freedom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
M. RL
Comment
Sitting Liberty;[https://www.bcrp.gob.pe/docs/Publicaciones/Libro-Billetes/folleto-numismatico-centenario-bcrp.pdf]
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Peru, issued between 1859 and 1861, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.900), it was designed with a unique "star-in-a-circle" pattern on the reverse side, which sets it apart from other coins of the same denomination and time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 LIMA YB | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real (Transitional Coinage) 1859-1861 coin.
