Peru 1923 sol
This sol was struck in Lima and Philadelphia in 1923 for Peru. This billon coin replaced a .900 fine silver one sol struck in large numbers 1865-1916. This billon type was issued until 1935, when all silver was removed from the coinage. The second specimen was lot 73584 in Stack's Bowers Collectors Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, September 2023), where it sold for $480. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. Sol, 1923-LIMA. Lima Mint. NGC AU-55. "LIBERTAD" in relief variety. A highlight collectible issue, distinguishable from the other two 1923-dated issues by the raised lettering of "LIBERTAD" on the obverse pedestal and the placement of "LIMA" in the legend on the reverse."
Recorded mintage: 2,369,000 (Philadelphia).
Specification: 25 g, 0.500 fine silver, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 218.1 ("LIBERTAD" incuse); the second specimen is KM-217.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief).
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, September 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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