100 Soles Oro 1950-1970 front 100 Soles Oro 1950-1970 back
100 Soles Oro 1950-1970 photo
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100 Soles Oro

 
Gold (.900) (Copper .100) 46.8071 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1950-1970
Value
100 Soles (100&nbspPEH)
Currency
Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
46.8071 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#46426
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Seated Liberty flanked by shield and column. Legend around, date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIEN SOLOS ORO GRS.42.1264 DE ORO FINO
LIBERTAD
1969

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 100 Soles Oro coin from Peru is that it was minted during a time of economic stability and growth in the country, known as the "Golden Decade" of the 1950s and 1960s. This period saw significant investment in infrastructure, industry, and social programs, which helped to modernize Peru and improve living standards for its citizens. The coin's gold content and limited mintage make it a valuable collector's item, and its design featuring the Peruvian coat of arms and the effigy of Jose de San Martin, a national hero, add to its historical and cultural significance.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1950  1176 - - - - - -
1951  8241 - - - - - -
1952  126 - - - - - -
1953  498 - - - - - -
1954  1808 - - - - - -
1955  901 - - - - - -
1956  1159 - - - - - -
1957  550 - - - - - -
1958  101 - - - - - -
1959  4710 - - - - - -
1960  2207 - - - - - -
1961  6982 - - - - - -
1962  9678 - - - - - -
1963  7342 - - - - - -
1964  11000 - - - - - -
1965  23000 - - - - - -
1966  3409 - - - - - -
1967  6431 - - - - - -
1968  540 - - - - - -
1969  540 - - - - - -
1970  425 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Soles Oro 1950-1970 coin.