Coin and Paper Money Collecting/Peruvian Sl de oro 1957

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Expert: Brad Swain - 11/9/2006


Question
I have a 1957 Sol de Oro from peru, good to excellent condition.
Can you place a value on it?

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Answer
Hi Philip, there were 3 million of these brass 1 Sol coins minted that year. Collector value of a coin depends on date, mint mark (if any), number minted and condition of a coin, including amount of wear, any dents, scratches or cleaning as well as collector demand for it. This one may be worth .10 with heavy wear to about .50 with moderate wear to maybe $$2 with light wear. You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
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Brad Swain

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I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1965. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.

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45 years collecting coins and paper money.

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BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech

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