Peru Gold Libra Value
Modeled on the British Sovereign. The Peru Libra holds 0.2354 oz of gold at 91.7% purity.
The Peru Gold Libra was produced from 1898 to 1969 and was modeled on the British Gold Sovereign. It contains 0.2354 troy ounces of gold at 91.7% purity, matching the Sovereign's specifications almost exactly.
Gold Content and Melt Values
Peru Libras are less well-known than Sovereigns, so some holders don't realize what they have. If you find a gold coin with Spanish text and the Peruvian coat of arms that weighs about 8 grams, it's likely a Libra worth over $1,100 in gold.
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