{"product_id":"1906-peru-un-dinero-seated-liberty-silver-coin","title":"1906 Peru Un Dinero — Seated Liberty Silver Coin","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906 Peru Un Dinero — Seated Liberty — 90% Silver\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOwn a fascinating piece of early 20th-century South American numismatic history with this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906 Peru Un Dinero Silver Coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, struck at the historic Lima Mint and featuring the classic Seated Liberty design of the Peruvian Republic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Un Dinero denomination formed part of Peru's decimal monetary system, with ten dineros equaling one sol. These small silver coins were used in everyday commerce and remain popular among collectors of historic Latin American currency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1906 Peru Un Dinero\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e was issued during a period of economic development and modernization in the Republic of Peru, when silver coinage continued to play an important role in the nation's monetary system.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse features the national coat of arms of Peru within a decorative wreath. The shield contains a vicuña, a cinchona tree, and a cornucopia, representing the country's animal, vegetable, and mineral wealth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSurrounding the design is the inscription REPUB. PERUANA, along with the Lima Mint identification, silver fineness, and assayer initials. The date 1906 appears beneath the national arms.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe reverse features a seated allegorical representation of Liberty, accompanied by a shield bearing a radiant sun and a staff topped with a Phrygian cap. The design reflects the republican ideals of independence, freedom, and national unity.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe inscription \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, meaning approximately \"Firm and Happy Through Unity,\" surrounds the seated figure, while the denomination UN DINERO appears beneath.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin was produced at the historic \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLima Mint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, one of the oldest minting institutions in the Americas, with origins dating to the Spanish colonial period.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWith an original mintage of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e826,000 pieces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1906 issue is an interesting collectible within the Peruvian Seated Liberty silver series.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe coin carries the assayer initials \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJ.F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, identifying the mint official responsible for certifying the coinage's metal standard.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e90% silver and 10% copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the 1906 Un Dinero weighs 2.50 grams and contains approximately 0.0723 troy ounces of pure silver.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIts small size, intricate national symbolism, and classic Seated Liberty design make it particularly appealing to collectors of world silver and historic South American coinage.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether collected as part of a Peruvian silver denomination set, a Latin American coin collection, or a broader world silver type set, the 1906 Peru Un Dinero offers an appealing combination of history, precious metal content, and traditional design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Un Dinero (1\/10 Sol)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1906\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCountry:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Republic of Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Lima, Peru\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Peruvian Seated Liberty Un Dinero (1888–1916)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seated Liberty \/ National Coat of Arms\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCatalog Reference:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e KM#204.2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginal Mintage:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 826,000\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eComposition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 90% Silver, 10% Copper\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStandard Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.50 grams\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDiameter:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 17.8–18 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActual Silver Weight (ASW):\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Approximately 0.0723 Troy Ounces\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAssayer Initials:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e J.F.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e National coat of arms of Peru within a wreath, with date and mint inscriptions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReverse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Seated Liberty with shield and liberty cap, surrounded by the national motto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMint Identification:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e LIMA in the obverse inscription\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEdge:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Reeded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e See product photographs for the exact coin offered\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e One individual coin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlease Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e This listing is for one specific 1906 Peru Un Dinero silver coin. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midwest Coin Exchange","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67872602456278,"sku":null,"price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.midwestcoinexchange.com\/products\/1906-peru-un-dinero-seated-liberty-silver-coin","provider":"Midwest Coin Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}