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5 Pesos
1892 year| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 8.0645 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 8.0645 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Laureate bust left, with legend around and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 PESOS
Translation: Central America
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Pesos 1892 coin from El Salvador is that it was the first gold coin issued by the country. It was minted in 1892 to commemorate the 100th anniversary of El Salvador's independence from Spain. The coin's design features the national coat of arms on one side and a portrait of General Francisco Morazán, a prominent figure in Central American history, on the other. The coin's unique blend of gold and copper makes it a rare and valuable collector's item.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1892 C.A.M. | 558 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos 1892 coin.
