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50 Centavos Pattern
1894 yearCopper | - | 31 mm |
Issuer | El Salvador |
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Period | Republic (1841-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1894 |
Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 SVC) |
Currency | Colón (1892-date) |
Composition | Copper |
Diameter | 31 mm |
Thickness | 1.5 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-04 |
Numista | N#421866 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Columbus facing left with name on top and lettering around detailing value and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•CRISTÓBAL COLÓN•
50 CENTAVOS
AMÉRICA CENTRAL
Translation:
Christopher Columbus
Central America
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from El Salvador, made of Copper in 1894, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples surviving to this day.