PERU. Republic, 1821-. Silver medal 1824 by A. Davalos. 32 mm. Battle of Ayacucho. Fonrobert 9178. AR. 16.64 g. XF-AU
On December 9th, 1824, the Spanish army, led by the Peru's viceroy, Jose de la Serna, was defeated by the separatist troops of Antonio Jose de Sucre. This victory marked the definitive independence of Peru.