#50 • 1907 Peruvian 1/2 Libra Gold Coin

Part of Gold and Silver Showcase (live auction by Blue Box Auction Gallery)

High bid $375.00

Status: Sold

Estimated Value: $230-300 Origin: Lima, Peru Denomination: Half Libra Year: 1907 Mint: Lima Mint Grade/Condition: VF Metal: Gold: 91.7% and Copper: 8.3% Weight (+/- 0.2g): 4 grams Additional Description: Struck in 1907, this Peruvian ½ Libra gold coin reflects the nation’s stability and refinement during the early twentieth century, a period when Peru sought to align its currency with the international gold standard. The obverse features the national coat of arms, finely detailed with symbols of Peru’s natural wealth—the vicuña, cinchona tree, and cornucopia—each representing abundance and prosperity. The reverse bears a graceful depiction of Liberty, shown wearing a radiant headdress, an enduring emblem of freedom and civic virtue in South American coinage. Believed to be of VF (Very Fine) grade, the coin shows moderate circulation wear while preserving much of its original artistry and luster.