8 Reales, Peru

8 Reales, Peru, 1825-1857 obverse image8 Reales, Peru, 1825-1857 reverse image
8 Reales coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1825-1857
  • Period:
    Republic (1822-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Arequipa, Peru, Lima, Peru (1565-date), Pasco, Peru
8 Reales Reference Price

Reference Price

$15.00-$1150.00

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

8 Reales Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Pallas Athnes tenant un bouclier dans lequel est inscrit les mot libertad et dans lautre main une lance avec un bonnet phrygien

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

n/a

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth with recessed patterns

8 Reales Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUB. PERUANA. LIMAE.8 R. J. M .1826.

Reverse:

FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNIÓN

8 Reales Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.903)

Size

8 Reales sizes
  • Weight:27.07 g
  • Diameter:38 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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