Peru 1930 sol

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This sol was struck in Lima in 1930 for Peru. This billon coin replaced a .900 fine silver one sol struck in large numbers 1865-1916. This type was issued until 1935, when all silver was removed from the coinage.

Recorded mintage: 76,000.

Specification: 25 g, 0.500 fine silver, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 218.2.

Source:

• 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.

Link to:

• 1916 sol
• 1926 sol
• 1930 1/5 libra
• 1930 gold 50 soles
• 1931 sol
• Coins and currency dated 1930
• return to coinage of Peru