🪙 1838 AREQ MV South Peru 4 Reales – Arequipa Mint – PCGS VF25 – Silver (.667 fine) – KM# 172

Offered here is an authentic 1838 Republic of South Peru 4 Reales Silver Coin, struck at the Arequipa Mint (AREQ) under assayers M & V, and certified PCGS VF25. This one-year type issue was produced during the brief Republic of South Peru (1836-1839) and features the radiant sun-face design paired with the volcano, cornucopia, castle, and ship emblem — a vivid symbol of unity and prosperity during the Confederation era.

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🔍 Coin Details

• Year: 1838

• Country: Republic of South Peru

• Denomination: 4 Reales

• Mint: Arequipa (AREQ)

• Assayers: M & V

• Certification: PCGS

• Grade: VF25 (Very Fine)

• Composition: Silver (.667 fine)

• Weight: 13.5 g (approx.)

• Diameter: 32 mm

• Edge: Lettered – “DIOS PROTEGE EL ESTADO +”

• Orientation: Medal alignment (↑↑)

• KM Number: KM# 172

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🇵🇪 Design Details

Obverse: Radiant sun-face with five stars above; legend · REPUB · SUD PERUANA ·, with value 4 R, mintmark AREQ, and date 1838.

Reverse: Depicts a volcano, cornucopia, castle, and ship within a wreath; legend · FIRME POR LA UNION · CONFEDERACION · M · V around.

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💡 Key Facts

• Struck during the short-lived Republic of South Peru (1836-1839), making it a historically important one-year issue.

• Minted in Arequipa, one of the principal mints of the Peruvian Confederation period.

• Composed of .667 fine silver, following the regional post-colonial standard for Reales coinage.

• Certified PCGS VF25, showing balanced wear and excellent detail for this type.

• Highly collectible for enthusiasts of Latin American silver, Peruvian Confederation coinage, and PCGS-certified world crowns.

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