Peru
½ Sol de Oro 1935-1965 front ½ Sol de Oro 1935-1965 back
½ Sol de Oro 1935-1965 photo
© Ulmo
½ Sol de Oro 1935-1965 front ½ Sol de Oro 1935-1965 back
© Ulmo

½ Sol de Oro

 
Brass (See alloys in comments section) 7.4 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
 Peru
Period
 Republic (1822-date)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1935-1965
Value
 ½ Sol (½&nbspPEH)
Currency
 Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
 Brass (See alloys in comments section)
Weight
 7.4 g
Diameter
 27 mm
Thickness
 1.7 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-07
References
Numista
 N#5310
Rarity index
 6%

Reverse

The value in the centre circle and the date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
.EL BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU.
PAGARA AL PORTADOR
1/2 SOL DE ORO
1962

Translation:
Central Reserve Bank of Peru
Will Pay the Carrier
1/2 Sol de Oro
1962

Edge

Reeded

Comment

KM Sub# from 1935 to 1965 with definitions