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50 Centavos Pattern
1892 year| Silver plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | El Salvador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1841-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1892 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Peso (1861-1919) |
| Composition | Silver plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#305049 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Flag with pole held by 5 arms (one for each Central American State). With legend around and value at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• AMERICA CENTRAL •
50 CENTAVOS
Translation: Central America
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 50 Centavos (Pattern) 1892 from El Salvador made of Silver plated copper is that it was designed by the French engraver and designer, Auguste Oustal. Oustal was a prominent figure in the field of numismatics and was known for his work on various coins and medals, including the El Salvadorian 50 centavos coin. The coin features a portrait of General Francisco Morazán, a prominent figure in Central American history, on one side, and an image of a volcano on the other. The coin was never officially released into circulation, but it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
