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Peru (Republic). Beautiful Gold 20 Soles Coin.
Mint Place: Lima
Mint Years: 1960
Reference: KM-229.
Denomination: 20 Soles
Material: Gold (.900)
Diameter: 22mm
Weight: 9.36gm
Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath ona column, holding stick topped by liberty cap, and leaning on shield. Incuse inscribed band (“LIBER-TAD”) around column. Legend: CIEN SOLES ORO – GRS. 8,42528 DE ORO FINO Exergue: 1960 Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within wreath. Mint name (LIMA) below. Legend: PESO: GRS. 9,36142 – REPUBLICA PERUANA – NUEVE DECIMOS FINO / LIMA
Peru declared its independence in 1821 and the city of Cusco maintained its importance within the administrative structure of the of the country. Upon independence, the Department of Cusco was created and at the time maintained authority over territory extending to the Brazilian border. The city of Cusco was made capital of the department and subsequently became the most important city in the south-eastern Andean region.