Peru – 1965 – 100 Soles – Seated Liberty – Gold – 9 over Inverted 5 – NGC MS63

Peru – 1965 – 100 Soles – Seated Liberty – Gold – NGC MS63 – 9 over Inverted 5 – Cert 2150787-003

This rare gold coin from Peru is among the most numismatically interesting issues of post-war Latin American coinage. It is the famous minting error variant “9 over Inverted 5,” in which an inverted 5 is visible beneath the 9 in the 1965 issue. Such die peculiarities arose during a brief transitional phase of minting preparation and were issued in very small quantities.

The motif of the seated Liberty figure is iconographically based on classic 19th-century models and symbolically represents law, order, and state sovereignty. This issue thus combines historical significance with modern gold minting, appealing to both collectors of classic motifs and specialized collectors of variant designs.

The specimen offered here has been certified by NGC with MS63 . The coinage displays a uniform gold color, clearly recognizable details in the figure and coat of arms, and an overall harmonious appearance for this rare variant. Due to the minting error, this coin is significantly rarer than the regular 100-sole issues of the same year and is specifically sought after internationally.

Variants like “9 over Inverted 5” are extremely rare on the open market. Consequently, they are predominantly held in specialized collections and seldom sold, which makes this edition even more attractive.

Certification
NGC MS63
Certificate number: 2150787-003

Technical data
Metal: Gold
Fineness: .900
Weight: 46.81 g gross
Fine weight: 41.12g
Diameter: approx. 37 mm
Mint: Lima
Nominal value: 100 Soles
Year: 1965