Coat of Arms of Peru surrounded by issuing entity, fineness, engraver, and date
Obverse script
Latin
Obverse lettering
REPUB. PERUANA LIMA 9 DEC. FINO
M.B.
1855 (Translation: Peruvian Republic Lima 9 Tenths Fine)
Reverse description
Allegory of Liberty, standing, holding a shield and an arrow with a Phrygian cap
Reverse script
Latin
Reverse lettering
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
DOS PESOS (Translation: Firm and happy for the union Two pesos)
Edge
Mint
Mintage
1855 LIMA - - 6
Catalog ID
5047317900
Comments
Van Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.