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Greetings from DocNib's PenEmporium! Going thru boxes of assorted goodies that came my way & found a coin necklace that might interest the silver collector. This one is a wonderful example of a 900-Silver Peruvian Seated Libertad (Liberty) Sol (Sun) from 1865 (produced from 1864 to 1935) with a vintage Sterling Silver necklace/coin edge around it (form-fits around the coin edge) and a 24" Copper chain. The coin measures approx. 1.5" in diameter (37mm), so about the size of a U.S. Silver Dollar. Take a look...

 

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The obverse features a seated Lady Liberty holding a scepter topped by a Liberty Cap and a shield emblazoned with a radiant sun. In front of Liberty is a column topped with a wreath and wrapped with a ribbon on which is written the word “LIBERTAD”. On the upper outer periphery is the motto "FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION" or "Steady and happy for the union". On the lower outer periphery is the denomination "UN SOL".

 

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The reverse is emblazoned with the coat of arms of Peru, which is represented with Peruvian symbols, such as the national animal of Peru, the llama-like Vicuña (the South American version of a camel). To the right is the Peruvian national tree (a quina tree), and below is a cornucopia overflowing with coins, symbolizing Peru’s great wealth of precious metals. On the outer periphery are the words "REPUBLICA PERUANA" and "LIMA" (for the Lima Mint).

 

SPECS:

Years Minted: 1864-1935 (This one is dated 1865)

Number of Types: 3

Type 1 Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper...

Minted from 1864 to 1916...Type 1 - Composition of 90% Silver and reverse design has the words “9 DECIMOS FINO” or “9 Tenths Fine”. Weight: 25 grams (0.7234 oz. actual silver weight)

Type 2 & 3 Composition: 50% Silver...

Type 2 - Composition of 50% Silver. Minted from 1922 to 1923. (NO Decimos Fino words on obverse)

Type 3 - Composition of 50% Silver and reverse design has the words “5 DECIMOS FINO” or “5 Tenths Fine”. Minted from 1923 to 1935

Type 2 & 3 Weight: 25 grams (0.4019 oz. actual silver weight)

Diameter on all types: 37 mm (approx. 1.5")

From 1863 to 1916, each obverse design featured two initials after the words “9 DECIMOS FINO”. The initials used were:

YB, YJ, LD, BF, FN, BD, RD, TD, TF, BR, F, JF & FG (this one is Y.B.)

 

Copper chain & Sterling Silver necklace edge-holder in excellent condition, tiny jeweler's screw at top holds necklace fitting together, coin has been polished by previous owner but does show very crisp detail, left lower side of obverse shows "die crack" on surface which means the die used to impress detail on the silver blank had a crack in it (shows up as a raised line on the coin's surface), coin edge is still very crisp, spring-loaded copper circular clasp on chain, very good condition for being 144-years old & would make an unusual Holiday gift...

 

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PenEmporium Price...$100.00

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Shipping is included in the price to both U.S. and International destinations. I accept PayPal Cash Transfer and PayPal Credit/Debit Card, but no checks or money orders at this time (sorry!). Item will be shipped after payment clears PayPal system. Please e-mail me direct at docnib@msn.com if you'd like to purchase this item or if any other questions.

 

Thanks For Looking!

DocNib

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