Dineros of Peru and their Antecedents
1830 Lima JM Real Ex. Lissner/Moore

Owner Comments:

This coin represents the Real type of 1826-1840, the first Reals of Independent Peru. It is the lone top graded example for the entire type. It sold in the Lissner auction in 2014, and was reholdered with the Moore pedigree in 2017. Very few early Reals of any date have graded in mint state at either PCGS or NGC. Reals had a value of 12 1/2 Cents in the United States until 1857.

A fabulously preserved specimen with essentially no contact and impeccable strike. The obverse is slate grey with boldly gleaming surfaces. The reverse adds a bit of color to the mix. This is the plate coin for the NGC price guide. A favorite coin of all that I own. In the original Lissner holder it was given a gold WINGS sticker denoting high-end preservation for the assigned grade. The "3" in the date is re-punched, possibly over a "2". All early Reals are difficult in high grades.

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