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2½ Pesos
1892 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 4.0323 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 2½ Pesos (2.5) |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 4.0323 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#45029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Laureate bust left, with legend around and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
2.50 PESOS
Translation: Central America
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1892 El Salvador 2½ Pesos coin is that it was minted during a time of economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced as part of a new currency system aimed at stabilizing the economy, and it was the first gold coin to be issued by El Salvador. Despite its face value of 2½ pesos, the coin's gold content makes it a valuable collector's item today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 C.A.M. | 597 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Pesos 1892 coin.
