1866 Peru Un Dinero — Silver Coin — Republic of Peru

1866 Peru Un Dinero — 90% Silver — Lima Mint

Discover a fascinating piece of 19th-century South American history with this 1866 Peru Un Dinero Silver Coin, struck at the historic Lima Mint during the early decades of the Republic of Peru.

The Un Dinero denomination was part of Peru's decimal monetary system, introduced during the 1860s. One dinero represented one-tenth of a Peruvian sol, making it an important silver denomination in everyday commerce.

The 1866 issue was produced during a period of political and economic transformation in Peru, as the country developed its national institutions and monetary system following independence from Spain.

The obverse features the coat of arms of the Republic of Peru, surrounded by a decorative wreath. The national arms incorporate a vicuña, a cinchona tree, and a cornucopia, symbolizing the country's animal, vegetable, and mineral wealth.

The surrounding inscriptions identify the Republic of Peru, the Lima Mint, and the coin's silver fineness. The date 1866 appears beneath the central design.

The reverse features a seated allegorical representation of Liberty holding a staff topped with a Phrygian cap, an enduring symbol of freedom and republican government. The design also incorporates a shield and the inscription LIBERTAD.

Surrounding Liberty is the national motto FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION, which translates approximately to "Firm and Happy Through Unity." The denomination UN DINERO appears beneath the central design.

The Lima Mint, established during the Spanish colonial period, is one of the oldest minting institutions in the Americas. Its coinage reflects centuries of South American monetary history.

Struck in 90% silver, the 1866 Un Dinero has a standard weight of 2.50 grams and contains approximately 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver.

The coin belongs to the earlier seated Liberty design series of Peruvian silver dineros, produced between 1863 and 1877. Collectors appreciate these pieces for their detailed national symbolism, historic silver composition, and connection to 19th-century Latin American commerce.

Whether collected as part of a Peruvian coin collection, a world silver type set, or a broader collection of historic Latin American coinage, the 1866 Peru Un Dinero offers an attractive combination of historical interest and classic design.

Product Details

• Denomination: Un Dinero (1/10 Sol)

• Year: 1866

• Country: Republic of Peru

• Mint: Lima, Peru

• Series: Peruvian Seated Liberty Un Dinero (1863–1877)

• Catalog Reference: KM#190

• Type: Seated Liberty / Peruvian Coat of Arms

• Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper

• Standard Weight: 2.50 grams

• Diameter: 18 mm

• Actual Silver Weight (ASW): Approximately 0.0723 Troy Ounces

• Assayer Initials: Y.B.

• Obverse: Coat of arms of Peru within a wreath, with date beneath

• Reverse: Seated Liberty holding a staff with Phrygian cap, with national motto and denomination

• Mint Identification: LIMA in the obverse inscription

• Edge: Reeded

• Condition: See product photographs for the exact coin offered

• Quantity: One individual coin

Please Note: This listing is for one specific 1866 Peru Un Dinero silver coin. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.