8 Escudos (Transitional Coinage) 1862-1863 front 8 Escudos (Transitional Coinage) 1862-1863 back
8 Escudos (Transitional Coinage) 1862-1863 photo
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8 Escudos Transitional Coinage

 
Gold (.875) 27 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1862-1863
Value
8 Escudos (16)
Currency
Transitional Peso (1858-1863)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46435
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN
LIBERTARD
8 ES.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of transition for the country. The coin was minted in 1862-1863, a period when Peru was transitioning from a Spanish colony to an independent nation. This coin was part of the transitional coinage, and it features the iconic Liberty Bell, which symbolizes Peru's struggle for independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1863 YB - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos (Transitional Coinage) 1862-1863 coin.