Peru 1908-FG dinero

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This dinero, or dime, was struck 1888-1916 in Lima, Peru, in respectable numbers. Many were saved and uncirculated specimens are available. Most issued after 1898 were made from melted down one sol coins. A earlier type, with a slightly different figure of seated Liberty, was issued 1863-77 (KM 190). The silver coin was replaced in 1918 by a copper-nickel ten centavos. Varieties exist, including an 1908/6.

Recorded mintage: 200,000.

Specification: 2.5 g, 0.900 fine silver, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 204.2.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1906 dinero
• 1908 ½ dinero
• 1908 1/5 sol
• 1908 ½ libra
• 1908 libra
• 1909 dinero
• Coins and currency dated 1908
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