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½ Libra Trade Coinage
| Gold (.917) | 3.994 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1902-1969 |
| Value | ½ Libra (5 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1985) |
| Composition | Gold (.917) |
| Weight | 3.994 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Lettering:
· VERDAD I JUSTICIA ·
½ LIBRA
Translation: Truth and Justice
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Libra (Trade Coinage) coin from Peru is that it was minted with a unique gold composition of .917, which is higher than the standard .900 gold used in many other coins. This means that the coin contains a higher percentage of pure gold, making it a valuable and sought-after collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1902 RF | 7800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 RF | 7245 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 RF | 8360 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 RF | 8010 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 GF | 9176 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 GG | 8180 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1953 BR | 9210 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1955 BR | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1961 BR | 752 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1962 BR | 4286 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1963 BR | 908 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1964 BR | 10000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1965 BR | 5490 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1966 BR | 44000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1968 BB | 14000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1969 BB | 4400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Libra (Trade Coinage) 1902-1969 coin.
