Peru 1854-L MB 2 escudos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This type was struck in Lima 1828-29, 1833 and 1850-55 only and is not common. There is no mention of Cuzco or Arequipa striking this type.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.85 g, 0.875 fine gold, .192 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-65, KM 149.2.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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