Peru, South Peru - 4 Reales 1838 Areq

Country: Peru
Type: Standard circulation coin
Year: 1838 MV
Value: 4 Reales (4)
Currency: Real (?-1862)
Metal: Silver (.667)
Weight: 14 g
Diameter: 32 mm
Mint: Areq
Grade: VF25 - Damage (Holed coin)
Orientation: Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized: yes
References: KM# 172

Obverse:
Lettering:
·REPUB·SUD PERUANA·
4R·AREQ·1838

Translation:
Republic of Southern Peru
4 Reales, Arequipa, Year

Reverse:
Lettering:
·FIRME POR LA UNION·
CONFEDERACION·M·V

Translation:
strong through the union
confederation

Edge:
Lettered Edge

Lettering: DIOS PROTEGE EL ESTADO +

Comments:
The weight can vary from 13.54 to 14.2 g.

Quelle : https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces4...

Sammlung : South & Central America coins