(sold for $46.0)

1914, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Large Silver  Sol Coin. XF-AU!

Mint Year: 1914 Mint Place: Lima Denomination: Sol Reference: KM-196.26. Condition: Minimal edge-bumps, otherwise a nicely toned XF-AU!" Material: Silver (.900) Weight: 24.91gm Diameter: 37mm

Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath on a column holding stick topped by cap of liberty and leaning on shield. Comment: Incuse inscribed band ("LIBER-TAD") around column in incuse. Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION / UN SOL Exergue: UN SOL Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. All within sprays . Date below. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 9 DECIMOS FINO T.F. - 1914

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.