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1 Peso
1892 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 25 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 12 September 1919 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45030 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Flag with pole held by 5 arms (one for each Central American State). With legend around and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• AMERICA CENTRAL •
1 PESO
Translation: Central America
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union. In 1893 they were ordered to be withdrawn from circulation to be melted down, as the design was considered pro-Central American Republic. Because it was the 400th anniversary of the discovery of America by Europeans, it was decided to replace the design with the Columbus design.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1892 El Salvador 1 Peso coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature the country's national emblem, the coat of arms of El Salvador, which includes a shield with five volcanoes representing the five provinces of the country.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 C.A.M. | 41000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso 1892 coin.
