| Issuer | Republic of South Peru |
| Year | 1838 |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Value | 4 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
| Composition | Silver (.667) |
| Weight | 13.5 g |
| Dimensions | 32 mm |
| Thickness | |
| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Engraver(s) | |
| In circulation to | |
| Reference(s) | KM#172 |
| Obverse description | Radiant sunface, five stars above. |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | · REPUB · SUD PERUANA ·
4R · AREQ · 1838 (Translation: Republic of Southern Peru 4 Reales, Arequipa, 1838) |
| Reverse description | Volcano, cornucopia, castle and ship within wreath. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | · FIRME POR LA UNION ·
CONFEDERACION · M · V (Translation: Strong through the union Confederation) |
| Edge | Lettered edge |
| Mint | |
| Mintage | 1838 MV - - |
| Catalog ID | 7778042490 |
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