Peru - 20 Centavos - 1965 [Risolto]

I have a 1965 20 Centavos with AFP. The coin is clear to have an A instead of an inverted V in AFP and the coin does not seem to be a proof coin.

The images are limited quality due to lack of equipment (cell camera through a jeweler's loupe). If better quality photos are desired, I can see what can be done.

In this photo you can see a line crossing the A, indicating it is actually an A instead of an inverted V. It is much clearer to see in person. The line does not align with the base of the neck, so it is clearly part of the letter.


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I agree with you, higgsch.

I also do have a 20 CENTAVOS 1965 with a real A in the AFP-mark (the engraver's Armando Pareja signature).
It is not a pattern, nor a proof specimen

Here my picture - a bit better than yours :



Personally, I've never seen the inverted V in AFP ....

Thank you for the better pictures!

Ref, can we get a date line added?

Here is the coin page. I forgot to add it.
https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces9057.html

Hello higgsch,

I'm nor sure about creating a new date line, or simply correct the existing one, because I believe that the aparent "inverted V - variety" doesn't really exist.

I have seen many 20 CENTAVOS pieces and never saw an "inverted V" which I believe is nothing but a normal A with the lower part weakly struck or worn out by use.
It also depends on how wide the small neck-cut of the womans head is - the more narrow this space is, the complete the letters of the signature AFP (engraver Armando Florentino Pareja, 1901-1984) will be.

Best regards

Christianvl

Sent request to the referee.