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Lot 50

1907 Peruvian 1/2 Libra Gold Coin

Sold December 12, 2025

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$375
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About this lot

Estimated Value: $230-300

Origin: Lima, Peru

Denomination: Half Libra

Year: 1907

Mint: Lima Mint

Grade/Condition: VF

Metal: Gold: 91.7% and Copper: 8.3%

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4 grams

Additional Description: Struck in 1907, this Peruvian ½ Libra gold coin reflects the nation’s stability and refinement during the early twentieth century, a period when Peru sought to align its currency with the international gold standard. The obverse features the national coat of arms, finely detailed with symbols of Peru’s natural wealth—the vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia—each representing abundance and prosperity. The reverse bears a graceful depiction of Liberty, shown wearing a radiant headdress, an enduring emblem of freedom and civic virtue in South American coinage. Believed to be of VF (Very Fine) grade, the coin shows moderate circulation wear while preserving much of its original artistry and luster.

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Lot
50
Closed
December 12, 2025
Sold $375
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