Peru - Minted in the United States
1924(P)-SOL

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Origin/Country: PERU - DECIMAL
Item Description: SOL 1924 SMALL LETTERS KM-218.1
Full Grade: NGC AU 55
Owner: coin928

Set Details

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Foreign Coins Struck at United States Mints
Peru - Minted in the United States
Competitive Sets: coin928 - Silver Sol (U.S. Mint)   Score: 94
Research: NGC Coin Price Guide
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Owner Comments:

Peru - 1924(PHILA.) "LIBERTAD" Incuse- (KM #218.1) - Mintage: 3,113,196

Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.5000
Weight: 25.0000g
ASW: 0.4019oz
Diameter: 37mm

Struck by the Philadelphia mint for circulation in Peru. The Philadelphia and Lima strikings may be distinguished by the size of the letters in the legend. "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" which are smaller on the coins produced by the Philadelphia mint. All however identify the Lima mint.

The legend "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" which translates to "Firm and Happy for the Union" first appeared on Peruvian silver coinage with the 8 reales in 1825.

Date acquired: 11/1/2021 (raw coin)
Date graded: 8/19/2022 (self submitted to NGC)

Rev. 10/21/2022

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