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The Peruvian 8 Reales marks one of the closing periods in the long and influential history of silver coinage that supported international trade for more than two hundred years. Produced by the early Republic of Peru, these coins reflect a significant transition in global history as colonial empires gradually gave way to independent republics, and as silver-based monetary systems began yielding to emerging currencies such as the British pound and, later, the United States dollar. Right now, 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coins are available in certified condition at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coin comes with a plastic slab and a Mint State 63 certification. Coins in this condition often exhibit a rather attractive eye appeal with only a few distracting marks in the primary focal points, and either scattered hairlines or a small patch of hairlines. These coins represent a successor to the famous Spanish 8 Reales, or Pieces of Eight, silver coinage. These particular coins were issued early in the history of the Republic of Peru with locally-sourced silver.
The silver used to produce Peruvian 8 Reales came predominantly from the extraordinarily rich mining region of Cerro de Pasco in the central Peruvian Andes, along with production from Potosí (which became part of Bolivia after independence). These mining centers had been exploited since colonial times and continued to yield vast quantities of silver throughout the 19th century, making Peru one of the world’s leading silver producers. The proximity of these mines to Lima’s mint facilities helped establish Peru as a major source of circulating silver currency in the Americas and beyond.
In the obverse design of Peruvian 8 Reales Coins, you’ll find the coat of arms for the young Republic of Peru. For the reverse of 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coin, you will find a depiction of a standing Liberty figure. Between 1825 and 1857, Peruvian 8 Reales underwent several design modifications that reflected the political turbulence of early republican Peru. Later issues during this period introduced different allegorical representations and refinements to the national coat of arms.
If you have any questions about rare silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The Peruvian 8 Reales marks one of the closing periods in the long and influential history of silver coinage that supported international trade for more than two hundred years. Produced by the early Republic of Peru, these coins reflect a significant transition in global history as colonial empires gradually gave way to independent republics, and as silver-based monetary systems began yielding to emerging currencies such as the British pound and, later, the United States dollar. Right now, 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coins are available in certified condition at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
Each 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coin comes with a plastic slab and a Mint State 63 certification. Coins in this condition often exhibit a rather attractive eye appeal with only a few distracting marks in the primary focal points, and either scattered hairlines or a small patch of hairlines. These coins represent a successor to the famous Spanish 8 Reales, or Pieces of Eight, silver coinage. These particular coins were issued early in the history of the Republic of Peru with locally-sourced silver.
The silver used to produce Peruvian 8 Reales came predominantly from the extraordinarily rich mining region of Cerro de Pasco in the central Peruvian Andes, along with production from Potosí (which became part of Bolivia after independence). These mining centers had been exploited since colonial times and continued to yield vast quantities of silver throughout the 19th century, making Peru one of the world’s leading silver producers. The proximity of these mines to Lima’s mint facilities helped establish Peru as a major source of circulating silver currency in the Americas and beyond.
In the obverse design of Peruvian 8 Reales Coins, you’ll find the coat of arms for the young Republic of Peru. For the reverse of 1825-1857 Peruvian 8 Reales Coin, you will find a depiction of a standing Liberty figure. Between 1825 and 1857, Peruvian 8 Reales underwent several design modifications that reflected the political turbulence of early republican Peru. Later issues during this period introduced different allegorical representations and refinements to the national coat of arms.
If you have any questions about rare silver coins, please feel free to ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
