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8 Reales
| Issuer | Republic of Peru |
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| Year | 1825-1857 |
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| Currency | Real (1568-1858) |
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| Obverse description | The Peruvian national arms displayed at center within a wreathed surround: a quartered shield bearing a vicuña passant in the upper-left canton, a cinchona tree in the upper-right canton, and a cornucopia in the lower portion, all enclosed within an ornate laurel and palm wreath tied at the base. The mint mark, assayer initials, and denomination appear as individual letters flanking the shield at upper right. The date is inscribed in the exergual area at the bottom of the field. The circular legend around the periphery reads REPUB. PERUANA, with all elements bounded by a prominent beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUB. PERUANA. M. 8R. J. M. 1826. |
| Reverse description | A standing female figure, representing the allegorical personification of Liberty (Libertas), depicted in classical robes in the manner of Pallas Athena. She holds in one hand an oval shield inscribed with the word LIBERTAD, and in the other hand a tall staff surmounted by a Phrygian cap. The figure stands in an open field, with the encircling legend reading FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION around the periphery. The entire design is bounded by a beaded border. |
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