Title:

1/2 Sol De Oro - Casa De Moneda

Description:
In the center is the irregular shape of the first coin minted in Lima during the Viceroyalty of Peru: two columns of Hercules, each topped by crowns resting on sea waves.

Commemorative issue
400th Anniversary of the Foundation of La Casa de Moneda

Obverse
Historic coin design

Lettering:
CVATRICENTENARIO D LA FVNDACION D LA CASA D MONEDA
LIMA
1565 1965

Translation:
Quadricentenary of the Foundation of the Mint at Lima
1565 - 1965

Reverse
Wreathed arms of Peru

Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL D RESERVA DL PERV
1/2
SOL DE ORO

Translation:
Central Reserve Bank of Peru
1/2 Gold Sol
Country:
Peru
Year:
1965
Mintage:
10,971,000
Material:
Brass
Denomination:
PEN 0.50
Weight:
16.81 g
Diameter:
31.00 mm
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:00
Date Added:
2018-06-08 16:56:00

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