1968 PERU 10 CENTAVOS
- Listing Type:
- This item is Cataloged Online in my Personal Coin Collection
- Certified by:
- Other
- Condition or Grade of Item:
- AU550.63
Item Description
USA Coin Book Item ID Number:
898088
Coin Condition:
AU550.63
Certified By:
Other
Features
| Issuer | Peru  |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Republic (1822-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coins |
| Years | 1966-1975 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10 PEH) |
| Currency | Sol (1863-1930) / Sol de Oro (1931-1985) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.17 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number |
N#
3858
 |
| References | KM# 245, Schön# 50 |
Obverse
National arms within circle, date below
NOTE: date varieties exist
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BANCO CENTRAL DE RESERVA DEL PERU
1974
Reverse
Value to left of Cinchona tree flower
Script: Latin
Lettering: 10 CENTAVOS
Edge
Smooth or reeded
Comments
The easiest way to distinguish the KM# 245.2 (large obverse) and the KM# 245.3 (small obverse):
Look at the lettering. With the large obverse the lettering is in the middle between the rim and the inner ring, with the small obverse the lettering is far from rim and close to the inner ring (see arrow).
Look at the lettering. With the large obverse the lettering is in the middle between the rim and the inner ring, with the small obverse the lettering is far from rim and close to the inner ring (see arrow).
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