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1 Nuevo Sol Temple of Kotosh
2013 year| Nickel brass | 7.32 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2013 |
| 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 | 1.90 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#46177 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Crossed hands above wall of temple.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPLO DE
KOTOSH
S. XXX . VII a. C
Edge
Reeded
Comment
KOTOSH is a pre-ceramic archaeological site in the Huánuco region, in the highlands of Peru's central Andes, where 10 superimposed buildings have been identified.While clearing a terraced temple, the "Relief of the Crossed Hands", a bas-relief made of dried mud and thought to date back more than 4,200 years, was uncovered, making the site one of the oldest on the American continent in terms of religious architecture and sculpture.
Interesting fact
The Temple of Kotosh, which is featured on the obverse of the coin, is an ancient archaeological site located in the Andes Mountains of Peru. It's believed to have been built by the Wari culture in the 7th century AD and was used as a place of worship and sacrifice. The temple's unique architecture and intricate carvings have made it a popular tourist destination and a symbol of Peruvian cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 LIMA | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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