Pair of 1,000 Soles de Oro (1973 & 1981) Miguel...

Updated August 7, 2026

Lot number122
Estimate500.00 - 2,500.00 USD
AuctionAugust Fine Art Auction and Consignment Sales
DateAugust 7, 2026 at 5:45 PM EDT
Auction houseGallery Arts & Auctions Co.

Grau, Original Banknotes. Pair of original Banco Central de Reserva del Perú banknotes of 1,000 Soles de Oro, issued in 1973 and 1981. Obverse: Portrait of Miguel Grau Seminario (1834–1879), Admiral of the Peruvian Navy and national hero of the War of the Pacific. National coat of arms at center. Reverse: Fishing scene with workers handling nets and ships at sea, symbolizing Peru’s maritime economy. Serials: A1090921U (1973) & B2792572M (1981). Condition: Well-preserved vintage banknotes; strong designs with visible circulation signs. Graded F to VF overall. Notes: Highly desirable for collectors of Latin American naval history and classic Soles de Oro issues, with the figure of Admiral Miguel Grau, one of Peru’s most revered national heroes. Provenance: Private collection. Shipping: Worldwide, secure and protective packaging.

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