Peru Charles II Silver Real 1687 L R *environmental damage* VF Details
$225.00
$232.31
Check/Wire
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| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 225.00 | 232.31 |
- SKU: BFB005814
- Categories: WORLD THE AMERICAS CENTRAL AND SOUTH AMERICA
The Spanish-Colonial real was a silver coin used in the Spanish colonies in the Americas and the Philippines. These coins started out as cobs, irregular pieces of silver that were hammered on dies, but evolved into coins that look more like the ones we use today. When this coin was minted, Peru was still a Spanish colony.
The Viceroyalty of Peru was founded in 1542. It was a major colonial territory in Spanish South America that included modern-day Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile. Established by the Spanish crown, it became the administrative and political heart of Spanish rule in South America. The viceroyalty was rich in resources, especially silver from the mines of Potosí in what is now Bolivia, making it one of the most valuable colonies in the Spanish Empire. The capital, Lima, served as a cultural and economic hub. Throughout its existence, the Viceroyalty faced resistance from indigenous populations and periodic uprisings, culminating in the early 19th century with the independence movements led by Simón Bolívar, Bernardo O'Higgins, and José de San Martín. The Viceroyalty ultimately dissolved in 1824, giving way to the Republic of Peru.
Obverse: Pillars of Hercules, wavy lines below symbolizing the ocean. On top line initials of mint, face value and assayer. On center line 'PLVS VLTRA' (translation: Further Beyond). On lower line initial of assayer, year (2 digits) and mint.
Reverse: Cross potent, with lions and castles in the quarters.
Reference: KM 20
The Viceroyalty of Peru was founded in 1542. It was a major colonial territory in Spanish South America that included modern-day Peru, Bolivia, Ecuador, and Chile. Established by the Spanish crown, it became the administrative and political heart of Spanish rule in South America. The viceroyalty was rich in resources, especially silver from the mines of Potosí in what is now Bolivia, making it one of the most valuable colonies in the Spanish Empire. The capital, Lima, served as a cultural and economic hub. Throughout its existence, the Viceroyalty faced resistance from indigenous populations and periodic uprisings, culminating in the early 19th century with the independence movements led by Simón Bolívar, Bernardo O'Higgins, and José de San Martín. The Viceroyalty ultimately dissolved in 1824, giving way to the Republic of Peru.
Obverse: Pillars of Hercules, wavy lines below symbolizing the ocean. On top line initials of mint, face value and assayer. On center line 'PLVS VLTRA' (translation: Further Beyond). On lower line initial of assayer, year (2 digits) and mint.
Reverse: Cross potent, with lions and castles in the quarters.
Reference: KM 20
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