Peru. 1 Sol 1889 (No reserve price)





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Description from the seller
1 Sol silver coin of Peru, minted in 1889 at the Lima Mint.
Condition: MBC (VF)
On the reverse appears the Peruvian national shield with:
* The vicuña (or stylized llama, depending on the era of representation).
* The cinchona tree.
* The cornucopia spilling coins.
* * The legend: “REPUBLICA PERUANA – LIMA – 9 DECIMOS FINO – 1889”.
The inscription “9 Décimos Fino” indicates a silver fineness of 0.900 (90% silver).
On the obverse appears the allegorical female figure of the Republic seated beside a pedestal with the inscription:
* “FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION”
* Face value: “UN SOL”
Approximate technical data
* Country: Peru
* Denomination: 1 Sol
* Year: 1889
* Mint: Lima
* Metal: Silver 900/1000
* Theoretical weight: ~25 g
* Diameter: ~37 mm
* Pure silver contained: ~22.5 g
Condition
From the photographs:
Positive aspects
* Complete and legible legends.
* Shield well defined.
* Details of the female figure still visible.
* No significant dents on the edge visible in the photos.
1 Sol silver coin of Peru, minted in 1889 at the Lima Mint.
Condition: MBC (VF)
On the reverse appears the Peruvian national shield with:
* The vicuña (or stylized llama, depending on the era of representation).
* The cinchona tree.
* The cornucopia spilling coins.
* * The legend: “REPUBLICA PERUANA – LIMA – 9 DECIMOS FINO – 1889”.
The inscription “9 Décimos Fino” indicates a silver fineness of 0.900 (90% silver).
On the obverse appears the allegorical female figure of the Republic seated beside a pedestal with the inscription:
* “FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION”
* Face value: “UN SOL”
Approximate technical data
* Country: Peru
* Denomination: 1 Sol
* Year: 1889
* Mint: Lima
* Metal: Silver 900/1000
* Theoretical weight: ~25 g
* Diameter: ~37 mm
* Pure silver contained: ~22.5 g
Condition
From the photographs:
Positive aspects
* Complete and legible legends.
* Shield well defined.
* Details of the female figure still visible.
* No significant dents on the edge visible in the photos.

