1 Sol de Oro - 400th anniversary of the Mint of Lima (1965)
Features
| Denomination | 1 Sol de Oro |
| Catalog Number | KM# 240 |
| Weight (g) | 9.1 |
| Diameter (mm) | 27.85 |
| Thickness (mm) | 2.1 |
| Shape: | Round |
| Composition: | Brass |
| Not Magnetic | |
| Orientation | Coin orientation ↑↓ |
| Commemorative | |
| Demonetized |
Obverse
Engraved by A. Pareja
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERV
UN
SOL DE ORO
Description:
Denomination in words, national coat of arms, inscription: "Central Reserve Bank of Peru".
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERV
UN
SOL DE ORO
Description:
Denomination in words, national coat of arms, inscription: "Central Reserve Bank of Peru".
Reverse
Engraved by A. Pareja
Lettering:
CVADRICENTENARIO.DLAFVNDACION.DLACASADMONEDA
LIMA
P
PL VSVL TRA
1565-1965
Description:
Image of the first coin minted by the Mint of Lima in 1565, antique-style inscription: "400th anniversary of the foundation of the Mint of Lima 1565 - 1965".
CVADRICENTENARIO.DLAFVNDACION.DLACASADMONEDA
LIMA
P
PL VSVL TRA
1565-1965
Description:
Image of the first coin minted by the Mint of Lima in 1565, antique-style inscription: "400th anniversary of the foundation of the Mint of Lima 1565 - 1965".
Edge
Description:
Reeded
Reeded
| Year | Mintage | Comment | Rarity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | 3,103,000 | Very Common | |
| 1965 | Proof | Unknown |