1838 Cuzco 8 Reales NGC AU Details
Item #CC-0604 | 1838 Cuzco 8 Reales NGC AU Details
Mint: Cuzco, Peru
Ruler/Period: Juan Pío de Tristán y Moscoso
Grade: AU Details
For details and population on this coin from NGC, click on the serial number here: 4909709-031
Description: The 8 reales silver coins minted in Cuzco, Peru, in 1838 are distinctive pieces of Peruvian numismatic history. They were issued by the short-lived South Peru Republic, which existed during a turbulent period in South American history as Peru and Bolivia formed a confederation. These coins are notable for their craftsmanship and imagery that reflect the republic’s national pride and symbols.
On the obverse side, the coin features the image of a radiant sunface with five stars above, as well as the denomination, mint name and date below. On the reverse, the images of a tower, ship, volcano and cornucopia within a wreath.
These coins are made of high-purity silver, and their craftsmanship and iconography make them sought-after by collectors today, as they represent a unique era in South American independence movements and national identity.
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$875.00
