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1960, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Gold 20 Soles Coin. (9.36gm) Pop 2/2! NGC MS65!
Mint Place: Lima Mint Years: 1960 Reference: KM-229. Denomination: 20 Soles Condition: Certified and graded by NGC as MS-65!Material: Gold (.900)Diameter: 22mmWeight: 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.