⅕ Sol

Features

Issuer Peru
Period Republic (1822-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1888-1917
Value ⅕ Sol (0.2 PEH)
Currency Sol (1863-1985)
Composition Silver (.900)
Weight 5 g
Diameter 23 mm
Thickness 1.2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled, incuse
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
5415
References KM# 205
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

National arms

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUB:PERUANA LIMA 9 D:FINO F.
1896

Reverse

Libertad incuse
NOTE: Die varieties exist. Some coins
1911-17 have engraver's initial R left of shield on reverse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIRME Y FELIZ POR LA UNION
5° DE SOL

Edge

Reeded

⅕ Sol -  obverse

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1888 TF Photo 550 000 $ 3.80 9% KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief)
1889 TF 0.7% KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief)
1890 TF 85 000 3% KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief)
1891 TF 64 000 1.6% KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief)
1892 TF 128 000 3% KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief)
1893 TF-JR 49 000 2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1895 TF-JR 2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1896 F-JR 8% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1896 TF-JR 586 000 5% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1897 JF 745 000 10% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1897 JF-JR 1.4% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1897 VN 4% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1898 JF 350 000 7% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse, closed 9)
1898 JF 1.7% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse, open 9)
1899  1.2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1899 JF 10% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1899 JF-JR 700 000 2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists
1900 JF 750 000 9% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate varieties exist
1900 JF-JR 1.2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1901 JF Photo 638 000 8% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1903 JF Photo 702 000 $ 9.90 9% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists
1906 JF Photo 660 000 $ 13 13% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1907 FG $ 8.40 14% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1907 JF 1 370 000 10% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1908 FG 560 000 $ 4.70 $ 9.90 $ 18 $ 35 12% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists
1909 FG 42 000 3% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1910 FG 165 000 4% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1911 FG 250 000 $ 5.00 7% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1911 FG-R 1.6% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists
1912 FG 300 000 6% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1912 FG-R 1.4% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1912 R 0.3% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1913 FG 223 000 6% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1914 FG 10 000 3% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1915 FG Photo 2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1916 FG 425 000 $ 5.10 $ 78 13% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1916 FG-R 2% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)
1917 FG-R Photo 20 000 3% KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse)

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ SolPicture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Heritage Auctions
Weekly World and Ancient Coin Auction 231914
Lot 61338
Internet Archive
4 Apr 2019 1888 TF – KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief) UNC USD 79.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 2767
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1888 TF – KM#205.1 ("LIBERTAD" in relief) AU USD 7.54
(EUR 7.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1324
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 1901 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) UNC USD 18.32
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 1974
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1901 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) XF USD 19.40
(EUR 18.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 2459
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1903 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists UNC USD 17.24
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 1975
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1903 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) overdate variety exists VF USD 12.93
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 101
Lot 2771
Internet Archive
18 Nov 2023 1906 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) XF USD 11.85
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Katz
Auction 90
Lot 1976
Internet Archive
18 Jul 2023 1906 JF – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) VF USD 12.93
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ SolPicture 1 of a sold ⅕ SolPicture 1 of a sold ⅕ SolPicture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22185
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 1915 FG – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) UNC
(PCGS MS63)
USD 169.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ⅕ SolPicture 1 of a sold ⅕ Sol
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232140
Lot 61565
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2021 1917 FG-R – KM#205.2 ("LIBERTAD" incuse) UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 84.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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