1896, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Large Silver Sol Coin. NGC MS-62(+)

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1896, Peru (Republic). Beautiful Large Silver Sol Coin.  NGC MS-62(+)
Mint Year: 1896
Mint Place: Lima
Denomination: Sol
Reference: KM-196.26.
Condition:
Certified and graded by NGC as MS-62(+)
Material: Silver (.900)
Diameter: 37mm
Weight: 25gm
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. - 1896
Authenticity unconditionally guaranteed.
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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.
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