2½ Pesos (Pattern) 1892 front 2½ Pesos (Pattern) 1892 back
2½ Pesos (Pattern) 1892 photo
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2½ Pesos Pattern

1892 year
Gold plated bronze - -
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1892
Value
2½ Pesos (2.5)
Currency
Peso (1861-1919)
Composition
Gold plated bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#305141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Laureate bust left, with legend around and value at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
2.50 PESOS

Translation: Central America

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 2½ Pesos coin from El Salvador, made of gold-plated bronze in 1892, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item. It is believed that only 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece among numismatists.