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25 Centimos Transitional Coinage
1859 year| Silver (.900) | 6.25 g | - |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1859 |
| Value | 25 Centimos (0.25) |
| Currency | Transitional Peso (1858-1863) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1859 Peruvian 25 Centimos coin is that it was part of a transitional coinage period in Peru, where the country was transitioning from using Spanish colonial coinage to issuing its own national currency. This coin was minted with a silver content of 90% and weighs 6.25 grams, making it a valuable and collectible piece for numismatists.
