Peru – 1965 – 100 Soles – Seated Liberty – Gold – 9 over Inverted 5 – NGC MS66

Peru – 1965 – 100 Soles – Seated Liberty – Gold – 9 over Inverted 5 – NGC MS66 – Cert 8152404-015

This Peruvian 100-sole gold coin from 1965 is not part of the regular standard issue, but rather the sought-after die variant “9 over Inverted 5”. This is precisely what makes this piece stand out clearly from ordinary 1965 examples and appeals especially to collectors who are specifically looking for recognizable variants and better-certified versions within classic world gold coins.

The iconic motif of the seated Liberty figure is among the most recognizable designs of modern Peruvian gold coins. At the same time, the special date variant of this issue lends it additional numismatic appeal, as it combines the already attractive large gold format with a clearly distinguishable feature, designated separately by NGC. This transforms an already popular Peruvian gold coin into a significantly more interesting collector’s item with its own unique profile.

The coin offered here has been certified MS66 by NGC, placing it in a particularly attractive quality range. Especially with large, classic gold coins, a high level of preservation has a significant impact on the overall appearance, as the fields, contours, and minting freshness are rendered much more convincingly. Accordingly, this issue, certified MS66, presents itself with a strong visual presence and above-average collector appeal.

Another very special feature: It is not only an MS66 issue, but also a Top Pop, meaning no other issue has been certified higher by the NGC to date.

Furthermore, variants like the 9 over Inverted 5 are sought after much more specifically on the market than regular annual issues. This makes this coin not only a high-quality representative of the Peruvian 100-Soles series, but also an attractive addition to specialized collections of Latin American gold coins and classic NGC-certified world gold rarities.

Certification
NGC MS66
Certificate number: 8152404-015

Technical data
Country: Peru
Year: 1965
Nominal value: 100 Soles
Motif: Seated Liberty – 9 over Inverted 5
Metal: Gold
Fineness: .900
Weight: 46.8071 g
Net weight: 42.1264 g / 1.3543 oz
Diameter: approx. 37 mm
Mint: Lima
Minting quality: Mint State
Total print run for 1965: 23,000 copies