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Scarce 1913 Peru Gold Coin Libra (Pound) Lima Mint Native Head Facing Right AU55

  • $ 1,100.00


Description: A beautiful, about uncirculated Peruvian gold coin. This is the scarce 1913 Libra or Pound. The coin depicts the head of a native with two feathers in head band facing right on the obverse. The bust is surrounded with the legend "VERDAD I JUSTICIA, UNA LIBRA" along the edge. The reverse has the Peruvian arms with a shining sun above it within a wreath. The reverse has the legend "REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA P.OZ.G.1913" along the edge of the coin surrounding the arms image. The coin has a reeded rim. The coin is graded About Uncirculated (AU) 55 by NGC and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. It is beautiful with great eye appeal. This is KM 207, should weigh ~7.99 grams of 0.917 gold and is ~22 mm in diameter. This is a scarce coin with a unknown mintage. Please carefully review the photos presented as they are part and parcel of our description.

Date: 1913.

Mint: Lima Peru.

Size and weight: This is a Libra or Pound, should weigh ~7.99 grams of 0.917 gold and is ~22 mm.

References: It is KM #207 and Fr 73.

Condition: The coin is graded AU 55 (About Uncirculated 55) by NGC and comes in a plastic holder so labeled. Its details are very well preserved and the coin shows minimum wear to the highest points. The coin has some surface marks and bag marks but these are minor and do not distract of its beauty or quality. The coin is nicely toned and has nice eye appeal. It is in original almost uncirculated condition and looks great. It is better than the photos suggest. It has minimum wear commensurate with its age and about uncirculated status. Please see photo for additional condition information.

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