Peruvian Gold Una Libra Coin Pendant
This item is a circular pendant featuring a Peruvian 'Una Libra' gold coin mounted in a four-prong gold bezel. The coin serves as the centerpiece, showcasing the profile of an Inca warrior wearing a feathered headdress and a large earspool. The inscriptions 'VERDAD I JUSTICIA' (Truth and Justice) and 'UNA LIBRA' are visible around the perimeter. The coin is struck in a yellowish gold, likely 22k (900/1000 fineness), which is the standard for this denomination minted in Lima between 1898 and 1969. The bezel and jump ring attachment appear to be made of a slightly different gold alloy, potentially 14k or 18k, intended for jewelry durability. The bezel utilizes a minimalist four-prong design that secures the coin without obscuring the edge lettering or date (though the date is currently hidden by the mounting or side). In terms of condition, the coin shows moderate surface wear consistent with being worn as jewelry, including light scuffing on the high points of the warrior's face. There is a visible patina and some accumulation of dirt or oxidation near the prongs. The jump ring shows some deformation from use, indicating it has been suspended from a chain for a significant period. The craftsmanship of the bezel is functional and commercial rather than custom-carved, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century jewelry conversion. This type of jewelry was popular for its intrinsic gold value combined with historical and cultural iconography.
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Estimated Value
$1,150 - $1,400
Basic Information
Category
Antique and Vintage Jewelry / Numismatic Jewelry
Appraised On
February 17, 2026
Estimated Value
$1,150 - $1,400
Item Description
This item is a circular pendant featuring a Peruvian 'Una Libra' gold coin mounted in a four-prong gold bezel. The coin serves as the centerpiece, showcasing the profile of an Inca warrior wearing a feathered headdress and a large earspool. The inscriptions 'VERDAD I JUSTICIA' (Truth and Justice) and 'UNA LIBRA' are visible around the perimeter. The coin is struck in a yellowish gold, likely 22k (900/1000 fineness), which is the standard for this denomination minted in Lima between 1898 and 1969. The bezel and jump ring attachment appear to be made of a slightly different gold alloy, potentially 14k or 18k, intended for jewelry durability. The bezel utilizes a minimalist four-prong design that secures the coin without obscuring the edge lettering or date (though the date is currently hidden by the mounting or side). In terms of condition, the coin shows moderate surface wear consistent with being worn as jewelry, including light scuffing on the high points of the warrior's face. There is a visible patina and some accumulation of dirt or oxidation near the prongs. The jump ring shows some deformation from use, indicating it has been suspended from a chain for a significant period. The craftsmanship of the bezel is functional and commercial rather than custom-carved, suggesting a mid-to-late 20th-century jewelry conversion. This type of jewelry was popular for its intrinsic gold value combined with historical and cultural iconography.
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