½ Real, Peru

½ Real, Peru, 1837-1838 obverse image½ Real, Peru, 1837-1838 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Peru flagPeru
  • Years of Minting:
    1837-1838
  • Period:
    n/a
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    AREQ Arequipa, Peru
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$13.25-$1149.99

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

½ Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value within wreath.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Radiant sun face, four stars above.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUB SUD PERUANA AREQ 1837

Reverse:

1/2 REAL

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.667)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:1.65 g
  • Diameter:n/a
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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