1935 REPUBLIC Of PERU The LAST SILVER " ONE HALF SOL " Mid - Year CHANGED To BRASS
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In the 18...50's Peru went from the "Spanish Colonial" and early Republican, Real denominated coinage to the new silver Sol denominated coinage. A long running series, this 1935 date was the last silver Half Sol. They struck 2, 653, 000 of these before they changed, mid-year, to a new brass type. They also struck 10, 000, 000 of those in 1935.
Weight: 12.50 Gram, 30 Millimeter, .500 Silver. Mintage: 2, 653, 000.
"Standard Catalog of World Coins" (1901-2000) by Krause-Mishler. #216.
Obverse: REPUBLICA PERUANA - LIMA • 1935 • Shield of Peruvian Arms, wreath above. This was designed by José Gregorio Paredes, showing a Vicuña, (a relative of the Llama and Alpaca), the National Animal of Peru, a Quina Tree, the National Tree, and a Cornucopia with Gold Coins representing the mineral wealth of Peru.
Reverse: FIRME Y FELIZ • POR LA UNION • 1/2 SOL • Firm and cheerfully for the Union - Seated allegorical figure of Liberty, holding a tilted shield showing a sun face and a pole topped by a liberty cap. Pillar with wreath on top and a ribbon with the incuse letters LIBER • TAD.
The Coin: A pleasant specimen, it saw some use and has a few of the normal marks coins get. It is gently toned yet still lustrous. As grading is subjective please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
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In the 18...50's Peru went from the "Spanish Colonial" and early Republican, Real denominated coinage to the new silver Sol denominated coinage. A long running series, this 1935 date was the last silver Half Sol. They struck 2, 653, 000 of these before they changed, mid-year, to a new brass type. They also struck 10, 000, 000 of those in 1935.
Weight: 12.50 Gram, 30 Millimeter, .500 Silver. Mintage: 2, 653, 000.
"Standard Catalog of World Coins" (1901-2000) by Krause-Mishler. #216.
Obverse: REPUBLICA PERUANA - LIMA • 1935 • Shield of Peruvian Arms, wreath above. This was designed by José Gregorio Paredes, showing a Vicuña, (a relative of the Llama and Alpaca), the National Animal of Peru, a Quina Tree, the National Tree, and a Cornucopia with Gold Coins representing the mineral wealth of Peru.
Reverse: FIRME Y FELIZ • POR LA UNION • 1/2 SOL • Firm and cheerfully for the Union - Seated allegorical figure of Liberty, holding a tilted shield showing a sun face and a pole topped by a liberty cap. Pillar with wreath on top and a ribbon with the incuse letters LIBER • TAD.
The Coin: A pleasant specimen, it saw some use and has a few of the normal marks coins get. It is gently toned yet still lustrous. As grading is subjective please see the pictures and judge for yourself.
Remember, FREE SHIPPING!
Payment I ship the day after cleared payment. Payment in US funds only please. Returns: Accepted, in original condition, in most cases and encouraged if the item has been misdescribed.
If you need more than one week from the close of the sale to make payment, that is not generally a problem,
PLEASE, JUST LET ME KNOW when you expect to pay. If No payment and No contact is made, eBay will automatically open a non payment case on the eighth day. Shipping Shipping to all locations WORLDWIDE will be
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All items will be insured, at no extra cost.
International shipments will also be insured at no extra cost to most countries.
I SHIP THE DAY AFTER PAYMENT! About Us We are a long time collectors who enjoys listing things on eBay. We try to give you the best pictures we can and as much information about the item as we can, so you know what you are buying.
I try to start auctions for as low a starting price as I can, and still break even. There are eBay, PayPal and Postage fees to cover. Minimum bid normally represents at least a decent value.
I believe you have completed your part of the agreement when you pay me, so I LEAVE YOUR FEEDBACK WHEN I SHIP THE ITEM. I appreciate return feedback if you feel I have earned it. Contact Us I will try to respond to email questions within one day. Please ask any questions about the item, or other special requests BEFORE you bid.
