1960, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Gold 20 Soles Coin. (9.36gm) Pop 2/2! NGC MS65!

Mint Place: Lima
Mint Years: 1960
Reference: KM-229.
Denomination: 20 Soles
Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-65!
Material: Gold (.900)
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 9.36gm

Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath ona column, holding stick topped by liberty cap, and leaning on shield. Incuse inscribed band ("LIBER-TAD") around column.
Legend: CIEN SOLES ORO - GRS. 8,42528 DE ORO FINO
Exergue: 1960

Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within wreath. Mint name (LIMA) below.
Legend: PESO: GRS. 9,36142 - REPUBLICA PERUANA - NUEVE DECIMOS FINO / LIMA

 

Peru declared its independence in 1821 and the city of Cusco maintained its  importance within the administrative structure of the of the country.  Upon independence, the Department of Cusco was created and at the time maintained authority over territory extending to the Brazilian border. The city of Cusco was made capital of the department and  subsequently became the most important city in the south-eastern Andean  region.