Gold 1/2 escudo, Lima (Peru), 1841. 1967.281.2

Canonical URI: http://numismatics.org/collection/1967.281.2

Physical Description

  • Axis: 6

  • Measurements

    • Weight (in gr.): 1.656
    • Diameter (in mm): 14

Typological Description

  • Object Type: Coin
  • Date: 1841

  • Date on Object

    • Date: 1841
  • Denomination: 1/2 escudo
  • Material: Gold

  • Authority

  • Geographic

  • Obverse

    • Type: National arms, occupying entire side of coin

  • Reverse

    • Legend: LIMA M. B. 1841
    • Type: Central wreath

References

Administrative History

  • Identifier: 1967.281.2
  • Department: Latin American
  • Collection: American Numismatic Society

Subjects

  • Era: CE

Notes

  • date not in Friedberg

Rights

  • CopyrightHolder: American Numismatic Society
  • License: Public Domain Mark (images)
  • Rights: No Copyright - United States

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