20 Pesos 1892 front 20 Pesos 1892 back
20 Pesos 1892 photo
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20 Pesos

1892 year
Gold (.900) (Copper .100) 32.258 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
El Salvador
Period
Republic (1841-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1892
Value
20 Pesos
Currency
Peso (1861-1919)
Composition
Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
32.258 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#44397
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Laureate bust left, with legend around and value at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
20 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 20 Pesos coin is that it was one of the first coins to feature the national emblem of El Salvador, the Phrygian cap, which symbolizes liberty and freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1892 C.A.M. 300 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos 1892 coin.