Peru 2013 nuevo sol KM-370
This specimen was lot 72401 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $168. The catalog description[1] noted, "PERU. Sol, 2013. Lima Mint. NGC PROOF-68 Ultra Cameo. Displaying a sharp strike and nearly flawless Ultra Cameo appearance, this wholesome specimen yields much charm and appeal to the eyes." In 1991, the currency was reformed, one nuevo sol = one million intis. This denomination was used for numerous commemoratives in 2013, including KM 366, KM 368, KM 370 (shown here), KM 371, KM 372, KM 373, KM 374, KM 375 and KM 376. Most featured various natural or archeological wonders of Peru. Some were struck in copper-nickel-zinc, others in silver, as here. This one honors the 150th anniversary of the introduction of the sol as a coin, which decimalized the currency.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 33.625 g, 0.925 fine silver, 37 mm diameter, reeded edge, 1 oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-370.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date, 13th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2018.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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