PERU, Peru-Bolivian Confederation. State of South Peru. 1836-1839. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 26.66 g, 12h). Cuzco mint. Dated 1838 MS. Host: Near EF, c/m: EF.

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PERU, Peru-Bolivian Confederation. State of South Peru. 1836-1839. AR 8 Reales (38mm, 26.66 g, 12h). Cuzco mint. Dated 1838 MS. Radiate sun; c/m: crowned monogram of Frederik VII of Denmark / Smoldering volcano with crowned tower to left; cornucopia below; in background, ship under sail left on sea; all within wreath; CONFEDERACION below, edge lettering incuse. Cf. KM 170.4 (for host coin); KM X47 (Danish West Indies). Toned. Host: Near EF, c/m: EF.

From the Joshua Lee Collection. Ex Aventine Numismatics.

The Frederik VII countermarks found on numerous world coins are believed to be fantasies applied in Paris circa 1860. KM’s Unusual World Coins lists them under the Danish West Indies.

Closing Date and Time: 21 February 2024 at 14:48:40 ET.

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