PERU. 8 Reales, 1840-AREQ MV. Arequipa Mint. PCGS VF-20 Gold Shield.
KM-142.7. VERY RARE type. Typical crude manufacture with a weak strike from worn dies. This charming and highly sought after example shows up in the marketplace from time to time and is usually quite often heavily circulated. The present survivor displays a attractive mottled sunset hued patina with dusky accents offering good eye appeal and originality.
Arequipa is traditionally considered the intellectual capital of Peru, located near the Bolivian border. To view all items from the BKingdom Collection, Click here.
From the BKingdom Collection.
Estimate: $900.00- $1200.00