NEWP Peru

skingspan

1842 LIMA MB Peru 8 Reales - NGC VF20





I have seen this type referred to as Barre Liberty. Anyone know what that means?

Thanks

OchoReales

I have seen this type referred to as Barre Liberty. Anyone know what that means?


I believe that Barre was a French engraver. Peru and Bolivia were known to employ the French at their post Colonial Mints.

HoledandCreative

Here is a nice French issue by Barre.