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1 Sol José De La Mar y Cortázar
2023 year| Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) | 7.32 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Peru |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Central Reserve Bank of Peru (Banco Central de Reserva del Perú) |
| Period | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 2023 |
| Value | 1 Sol 1 PEN = USD 0.27 |
| Currency | Nuevo sol (1991-2015) / Sol (2016-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (Copper-nickel-zinc) |
| Weight | 7.32 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#379059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 30% |
Reverse
Portrait of José De La Mar y Cortázar facing 3/4 forward, value below and to the left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
JOSÉ DE LA MAR Y CORTÁZAR
BICENTENARIO 1821-2021
1 SOL
Translation: Bicentennial
Engraver: Felipe Escalante Chuñocca
Designer: Ernesto Gutiérrez Gamarra
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The José De La Mar y Cortázar coin is a circulating commemorative coin issued by Peru in 2023 to honor the 200th anniversary of the birth of José de la Mar, a Peruvian military officer and politician who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. The coin features an image of De La Mar on one side and the Peruvian coat of arms on the other. It's made of nickel brass, a durable and corrosion-resistant alloy that's commonly used in coinage, and has a weight of 7.32 grams.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 LIMA | 10000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sol (José De La Mar y Cortázar) 2023 coin.
