Peru, 1 Dinero, from the series Coins of All Nations (N72, variation 2) for Duke brand cigarettes 1889

This colorful lithograph, part of the "Coins of All Nations" series, was produced by W. Duke, Sons & Co. in 1889 for Duke brand cigarettes. The artwork depicts a caricature of a Peruvian soldier holding a rifle and standing next to a large depiction of the 1865 Peruvian 1 Dinero coin. The series was designed to be printed on cigarette cards, providing a form of early advertising for the Duke brand. The whimsical illustration is a humorous representation of the coin and the country of Peru, reflecting a popular trend of the time.