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PERU. Independence of the Republic Centennial Silver Medal, 1921. PCGS MS-63.
Diameter: 36mm. Obverse: Personification of Peru standing facing, head upturned left, resting hand upon shield and holding pole surmounted by radiant Phrygian cap; hills and seascape in background at a distance; Reverse: Legend and date in six lines; proclamation scene to inner left; all within palm frond curling to left. Edge: Plain. A SCARCE and seldom seen type. Though occasionally observed in gold, the silver striking appears particularly difficult. Lightly toned and charmingly brilliant.
Estimate: $100 - $200
Diameter: 36mm. Obverse: Personification of Peru standing facing, head upturned left, resting hand upon shield and holding pole surmounted by radiant Phrygian cap; hills and seascape in background at a distance; Reverse: Legend and date in six lines; proclamation scene to inner left; all within palm frond curling to left. Edge: Plain. A SCARCE and seldom seen type. Though occasionally observed in gold, the silver striking appears particularly difficult. Lightly toned and charmingly brilliant.
Estimate: $100 - $200