1917, Peru (Republic). Certified Mint State Silver 1/2 Sol Coin. NGC MS-61

Certified Mint State Silver 1/2 Sol Coin. Mint Place: Lima Mint Years: 1934 Reference: KM-203. Certified and graded by NGC as MS-61! Obverse: Togate personification of the Republic seated beneath wreath ona column, holding stick topped by liberty cap, and leaning on shield.

Incuse inscribed band ("LIBER-TAD") around column. Legend: FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION Exergue: 1/2 SOL Reverse: Wreath above shield with coat-of-arms of the Republic of Peru. Legend: REPUBLICA PERUANA LIMA 9 DECIMOS FINO F. 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.