2 Reales, Peru

2 Reales, Peru, 1825-1856 obverse image2 Reales, Peru, 1825-1856 reverse image
2 Reales coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1825-1856
  • Period:
    Republic (1822-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Cusco, Peru (1824-1845, 1885-1886), Lima, Peru (1565-date), Pasco, Peru
2 Reales Reference Price

Reference Price

$13.25-$457.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

2 Reales Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Standing Liberty allegory, right hand holding spear with Frisian cap on top, left hand holding shield with legend

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Peruvian Coat of arms, country name around, on left and top; mintmark, denomination, assayer's initials on right, date on bottom.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

2 Reales Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUB • PERUANA • LIMAE (monogram) • 2R • J • M • 1830

Reverse:

FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN • (in shield) LI BER TAD

2 Reales Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

2 Reales sizes
  • Weight:6.77 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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