Peru 1840-Areq MV 4 reales

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck at Arequipa 1836 and 1839-40 and is somewhat scarce. Being only 0.667 fine silver, it was likely not accepted outside of Peru. The matching eight reales from Arequipa is rare.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13 g, 0.667 fine silver, .278 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 151.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1840-L real
• 1840-L 2 reales
• 1840-Areq 8 reales
• 1840-Cuz 8 reales
• 1840-L 8 reales
• 1840-Cuz 1 escudo
• 1840-Cuz 8 escudos
• 1840 8 escudos
• 1842-L 4 reales
• Coins and currency dated 1840
• return to coins of Peru