Jura de la Independencia de Lima 1821 front Jura de la Independencia de Lima 1821 back
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Jura de la Independencia de Lima

1821 year
Silver - -
Description
Location
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Medals › Commemorative medals
Year
1821
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Updated
2024-11-12
References
Numista
N#308161
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering: BAJO LA PROTECCION DEL EGERCITO LIBERTADOR DEL PERU MANDADO POR SAN MARTIN

Translation: Under the protection of the Peru's liberator army commanded by San Martin

Comment

Minted for the festivities after the liberation of the city of Lima when it was given as a gift to local authorities and tossed to the multitudes present at the ceremony