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| − | The half sol denomination was originally occupied by the silver [[Peru 1907-FG 1/2 sol|''medio sol'']], struck 1907-17. It was superseded by a [[Peru 1923 1/2 sol|billon coin]] in 1922, which was replaced by a brass type in 1935. This type, issued 1943-65, is common altho unspotted uncirculated specimens are scarce. It is accompanied by brass five, [[Peru | + | The half sol denomination was originally occupied by the silver [[Peru 1907-FG 1/2 sol|''medio sol'']], struck 1907-17. It was superseded by a [[Peru 1923 1/2 sol|billon coin]] in 1922, which was replaced by a brass type in 1935. This type, issued 1943-65, is common altho unspotted uncirculated specimens are scarce. It is accompanied by brass [[Peru 1959 5 centavos|five]], [[Peru 1959 10 centavos|ten]] and [[Peru 1959 20 centavos|twenty centavos]]. Various brass half sol coins, of ever shrinking diameter, were struck until 1976. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 3,609,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 3,609,000. | ||
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* [[Peru 1956 1/2 sol|1956 ½ sol]] | * [[Peru 1956 1/2 sol|1956 ½ sol]] | ||
| − | * [[Peru 1959 | + | * [[Peru 1959 centavo|1959 centavo]] |
* [[Peru 1959 5 centavos|1959 5 centavos]] | * [[Peru 1959 5 centavos|1959 5 centavos]] | ||
| − | * [[Peru 1959 | + | * [[Peru 1959 10 centavos|1959 10 centavos]] |
| + | * [[Peru 1959 20 centavos|1959 20 centavos]] | ||
| + | * [[Peru 1959 sol|1959 sol]] | ||
* [[Peru 1959 20 soles|1959 20 soles]] | * [[Peru 1959 20 soles|1959 20 soles]] | ||
* [[Peru 1959 50 soles|1959 50 soles]] | * [[Peru 1959 50 soles|1959 50 soles]] | ||
Latest revision as of 14:58, 12 September 2023
The half sol denomination was originally occupied by the silver medio sol, struck 1907-17. It was superseded by a billon coin in 1922, which was replaced by a brass type in 1935. This type, issued 1943-65, is common altho unspotted uncirculated specimens are scarce. It is accompanied by brass five, ten and twenty centavos. Various brass half sol coins, of ever shrinking diameter, were struck until 1976.
Recorded mintage: 3,609,000.
Specification: 7.5 g, brass, 27 mm diameter, reeded edge.
Catalog reference: KM 220.5.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Yabar Acuña, Francisco, Monedas Fiduciaras del Peru, 1822-2000, Lima, 2001.
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