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⅕ Libra Trade Coinage
| Gold (.9167) (Copper .0833) | 1.6 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1906-1969 |
| Value | ⅕ Libra (2 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Gold (.9167) (Copper .0833) |
| Weight | 1.6 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#25403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 47% |
Reverse
Portrait right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VERDAD I JUSTICIA
·1/5 DE LIBRA·
Translation: Truth and Justice
Comment
In 1917, 10,000 blank planchets were manufactured by the United States Mint in Philadelphia.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ⅕ Libra coin from Peru is that it was minted with a unique combination of metals - gold (0.9167) and copper (0.0833). This blend of metals was used to create a distinctive color and durability, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1906 GOZF | 106000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 GOZF | 31000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 GOZF | 62000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 POZG | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 POZG | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1915 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 | 13000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 | 3896 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 72000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1922 | 8110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1923 | 27000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 | 9322 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1929 | 8971 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1930 | 9991 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 BBR | 9821 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 ZBR | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1958 ZBR | 5098 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1959 ZBR | 6308 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1960 ZBR | 6083 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 ZBR | 12000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 ZBR | 5431 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 ZBR | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 ZBR | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 ZBR | 19000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 ZBR | 60000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1967 BBR | 9914 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 BBB | 4781 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 BBB | 15000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅕ Libra (Trade Coinage) 1906-1969 coin.
