An Indian Head gold piece from the Old South - the real Old South. I've always wanted one of these and finally got one. Peru Gold Libra 1898 22mm, 7.98gm Manco Capac facing right VERDAD I JUSTICIA / UNA LIBRA (Truth and Justice / One Pound) Arms of Peru REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA R.OZ.F / 1898 (R.OZ.F was the mint head assayer) Peru struck these gold coins from 1898 to 1930 as part of a monetary gold standard. They didn't circulate much and some numismatists call them "bullion coins". They are minted to the same specifications as the British gold Sovereign, which makes them close to the US five dollar gold piece. Manco Capac was the legendary founder and first emperor of the Inca dynasty.
It was from the short lived South Peruvian state. I think it's cool with the exploding Volcano, the castle, the cornucopia and the ship.
Awesome coin. I like that design, I want the 8 Escudos of that one! Here again is the little version in 1/2 Es. from S. Peru
