5000 Soles de Oro (Battle of Iquique) 1979 front 5000 Soles de Oro (Battle of Iquique) 1979 back
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5000 Soles de Oro Battle of Iquique

1979 year
Silver (.925) 33.625 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Peru
Period
Republic (1822-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1979
Value
5000 Soles (5000&nbspPEH)
Currency
Sol (1863-1985)
Composition
Silver (.925)
Weight
33.625 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#16320
Rarity index
45%

Reverse

The Huascar, a mixed sail and steam ship built in Britain for Peru in 1860, captured by Chile, currently a Museum ship for both Chile and Peru.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HUASCAR 1979

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 5000 Soles de Oro (Battle of Iquique) 1979 coin from Peru is a unique piece that commemorates a significant event in the country's history. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 5,000 pieces, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1979 LIMA 100000 - - - - - -

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