1874 Peru Sol



Year: 1874

Country: Peru

Mint: Lima

Assayer: YJ

Denomination: Sol

Weight: 25 grams

KM # 196.3

Comments:  Obverse features the Peruvian coat of arms, Upper left shield: Vicuna. upper right shield : quina tree, bottom of the shield: cornucopia with coins.   On the outer edges are the legends REPUBLICA PERUANA and LIMA.  Reverse features a seated Liberty holding a scepter with a liberty cap on top and a shield with a sun. In front of Liberty is a column with a wreath on top and wrapped with a ribbon reading Libertad.

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