1 Peseta 1880 front 1 Peseta 1880 back
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1 Peseta

1880 year
Silver (.900) 5 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1880
Value
1 Peseta
Currency
Peseta (1880-1882)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
5 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
1.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#18437
Rarity index
24%

Reverse

Lady with a wreath on her braided head made of Oak leaf, Wheat Ears, Flowers

Script: Latin

Lettering: PROSPERIDAD PODER POR LA JUSTICIA / 1880

Translation: Prosperity Power for Justice

Engraver: Robert Britten

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Peseta 1880 coin from Peru made of Silver (.900) weighing 5g is interesting because it was minted during the peak of the silver standard era, where silver was widely used as a monetary standard, and many countries, including Peru, based their currency on the value of silver. This coin is a tangible piece of history that represents the economic and monetary systems of the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1880 BF - - - - - -

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