Several members of the Silver Gold Stackers (SGS) community mentioned this coin over the past couple of years. It looked really pretty to me for several reasons. It has a lovely depiction of Lady Liberty on it, and feminine imagery is featured, by choice, on most of my collection of coins & bullion. I like the design of the reverse side, too, and the coin has some silver in it!
Lady Liberty is seated, relaxing but watchful. One hand rests on the shield beside her, while the other hand supports a staff with a Phrygian cap atop. Beside her is a column, crowned with a wreath and wrapped with a banner which has the word "LIBERTAD" (LIBERTY) printed on it. The words "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" translate to "FIRM AND HAPPY FOR THE UNION."
Since the coin is from Peru, it has a vicuna on the other side, and I think vicunas (as well as their cousins the llamas) are some of the cutest critters! There's also a nice cornucopia spilling an abundance of coins — who doesn't want that...?!?!? 😍 There's a palm branch and a laurel branch framing the shield, tied together at the bottom with a bow. It's those details (the vicuna, the cornucopia, and the branches) which makes the reverse side of the coin so pretty to me.
A few months ago, I found the coin on eBay and bought one. I learned later that coins minted from 1864-1916 are 90% silver, and those therafter are only 50% silver. Mine is a 1926, so it's only 50% silver, but I am still happy with the design and glad it's in my collection despite the smaller silver content. It's still a lovely coin!
In reading about this particular coin, I learned that the SOL has been decomissioned from the currency system of Peru. The Wikipedia article about the Peruvian SOL says:
"Sol notes and coins are no longer legal tender in Peru, nor can they be exchanged for notes and coins denominated in the current nuevo sol."
So, that makes these pieces "collector's items" only. But, they still have some historical significance as well as the value of the silver they contain!
I think the back of this coin looks so classy, with a certain elegance about it. It's also the first coin in my collection that hails from Peru, so that's another thing that makes me happy with this acquisition.
By the time this coin left Peru, traveled to Chatanooga (Tennessee, US) where the seller is located, and then arrived in my mailbox, it had traveled 3500 miles (5500 km). So, that was quite a journey for Lady Liberty! Hopefully, she was able to ride on the little vicuna part of the way! 😁
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1 NGCcoin: Peru Sol KM# 218.1
2 Numista: 1923-1935 1 Sol
3 SilverAgeCoins: 1926 Peru Silver Sol
4 Wikipedia: Coat of arms of Peru
5 Wikipedia: Peruvian sol (1863–1985)
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That sounds like a fantastic addition to your collection, sis @thekittygirl! Coins can indeed have a unique charm and elegance, and it's always exciting to add a piece from a new country. The fact that it's from Peru adds an extra layer of uniqueness and cultural richness. Do you have any specific criteria for choosing the coins you collect, or do you simply go with what catches your eye?Nice one, sis! I have one myself!
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I agree, it is a beautiful variation of Columbia.
I had a similar impression on this coin as well and purchased it from my local collectables show.
An awesome choice Sis !
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oh, you have one! Yours is 90% silver, too! Sweet! 😃
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Great for a collection! Old coins are very special and feel like you're with a wise old friend from the past, so much story even if they are objects if u know what I mean, thanks for sharing!
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I love it. So much so that I’m shopping for one on eBay now. What a wonderfully designed coin. Great catch KG
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Yes..beautiful coin. its cool for sure. 😉😎👊
Nice. I need to get some south American coins. I once talked silver stacking wit a Peruvian, he said basically most people he knew buy and hold silver. I have a little bit of silver jewelery I bought there. I should make a post of it some day!
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Nice one Kitty. I have a few of them myself.
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Actually, I think yours was one of the posts I saw that made me want one 😁
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