This relatively modern Peruvian coin just became the most valuable in my collection

Discussion in 'World Coins' started by lordmarcovan, Oct 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM.

  1. lordmarcovan

    lordmarcovan Eclectic numismatist Moderator

    It happens to be from my birthyear. Only because it has 1.3 ounces of bullion, the recent spike in spot gold to over $4,000/oz just made this my most valuable coin, even though I have dozens that are more historical.

    (I paid $3,700 for this last year. Its melt value is $5,468.88 as I type this. What a ride, huh?)

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    lordmarcovan, Oct 9, 2025 at 3:49 AM
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  3. Randy Abercrombie

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    What a ride indeed!
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Oct 9, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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  4. The Meat man

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    That's a beautiful coin.
     
    The Meat man, Oct 9, 2025 at 7:33 AM
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  5. lordmarcovan

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    I do like the design. Seated Liberty, a century after that was a thing in the USA.
     
    lordmarcovan, Oct 9, 2025 at 8:31 AM
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    Note too that it has a cornucopia of coins. A coin-u-copia, if you will.
     
    lordmarcovan, Oct 9, 2025 at 8:32 AM
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  7. Randy Abercrombie

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    Now whydja have to go and say that??
     
    Randy Abercrombie, Oct 9, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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  8. longnine009

    longnine009 Darwin has to eat too. Supporter

    The design is from Peru's silver Un Sol (37mm) that goes back to 1863 or 64. I love those coins. They're die crack magnets.
     
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  9. Robidoux Pass

    Robidoux Pass Well-Known Member

    Interesting coin with complex but fascinating design. Nice story. Thanks for posting.
     
    Robidoux Pass, Oct 11, 2025 at 10:33 AM
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  10. cladking

    cladking Coin Collector

    I somehow can't think of gold coins as being coins at all. I've always bought only the most interesting coins but I think of them as "gold" not "coins".

    It is a strange new world.
     
    cladking, Oct 11, 2025 at 12:57 PM
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