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© Banco Central de Reserva del Perú
1 Nuevo Sol Ceramic Vicus
2015 year| Nickel brass | 7.32 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2015 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2.05 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#80835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Ceramic animal and duck
Script: Latin
Lettering:
Cerámica Vicús
S. II a.c. - S IV d.c.
1 NUEVO SOL
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Vicús culture developed in the present-day Andean region of the department of Piura.Vicús ceramics are characterized by a grotesque style, reflected in the crude appearance of the figures they depict. Pottery depicting animals, plants, scenes of daily life and human faces has been discovered.
Interesting fact
The 1 Nuevo Sol (Ceramic Vicus) 2015 coin from Peru is the first coin in the world to feature a ceramic insert, which is made of a material called "Ceramic Vicus." This innovative feature adds an extra layer of durability and scratch-resistance to the coin, making it truly unique.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 LM | 12000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Nuevo Sol (Ceramic Vicus) 2015 coin.
