Description
This is an original, silver, "One Half Sol" from the Republic of Peru. It was one of three varieties struck in 1923. The 3 in the date comes with either a round or flat top and there is a flat top 3 over 2 overdate. Interestingly this non-overdate flat top 3 is listed as scarcer than the overdate.
Weight: 12.10 Grams, 30 Millimeters, .500 Silver. Mintage: 2,520,000.
"Standard Catalog of World Coins" (1901-2000) by Krause-Mishler. #216.
Obverse: REPUBLICA PERUANA - LIMA • 1923 • Arms.
Shield of Peruvian Arms: It was designed by José Gregorio Paredes, and shows a Vicuña, (a relative of the Llama and Alpaca), the "National Animal" of Peru, a Quina Tree, the "National Tree", and a Cornucopia with Gold Coins representing the mineral wealth of Peru.
Reverse: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION • Steady and Happy for the Union. • 1/2 SOL • Seated allegorical figure of Liberty, holding a Shield showing a Sun Face and a Pole topped by a Liberty Cap. Pillar with wreath on top and a ribbon with the word LIBER • TAD in relief.
The Coin: A veteran, it passed through many hands and earned the wear, marks and scratches it displays. Also, it has three unexplained pits in Miss Liberty. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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Weight: 12.10 Grams, 30 Millimeters, .500 Silver. Mintage: 2,520,000.
"Standard Catalog of World Coins" (1901-2000) by Krause-Mishler. #216.
Obverse: REPUBLICA PERUANA - LIMA • 1923 • Arms.
Shield of Peruvian Arms: It was designed by José Gregorio Paredes, and shows a Vicuña, (a relative of the Llama and Alpaca), the "National Animal" of Peru, a Quina Tree, the "National Tree", and a Cornucopia with Gold Coins representing the mineral wealth of Peru.
Reverse: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION • Steady and Happy for the Union. • 1/2 SOL • Seated allegorical figure of Liberty, holding a Shield showing a Sun Face and a Pole topped by a Liberty Cap. Pillar with wreath on top and a ribbon with the word LIBER • TAD in relief.
The Coin: A veteran, it passed through many hands and earned the wear, marks and scratches it displays. Also, it has three unexplained pits in Miss Liberty. As grading is subjective, please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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