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25 Centavos Piedfort
1861 year| Brass | 9 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1861 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25) |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305156 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Coat of Arms above value
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DEL SALVADOR EN LA AMERICA CENTRAL
25 C
Translation:
Republic of El Salvador en Central America
25 Centavos
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 25 Centavos (Piedfort) 1861 from El Salvador made of Brass weighing 9g is that it is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1861 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it is made of brass and weighs 9g makes it stand out from other coins of its time, which were typically made of silver or gold and had a different weight.
