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1 Peso Pattern
1892 year| (White Metal) | - | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | (White Metal) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#304275 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Pattern) 1892 from El Salvador made of White Metal is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It was designed by the famous engraver, Charles E. Barber, who also designed the Barber dime, quarter, and half dollar for the United States. The coin features a liberty head on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, with the words "Patron de la Libertad" (Patron of Liberty) inscribed above the eagle. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
