5 Pesos

Features

Issuer El Salvador
Period Republic (1841-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1892
Value 5 Pesos
Currency Peso (1877-1892)
Composition Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight 8.0645 g
Diameter 21 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
50944
References KM# 117
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Coat of arms with legend at top. Fineness, mint and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DEL SALVADOR
900 C.A.M. 1892

Translation: Republic of El Salvador

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AMERICA CENTRAL
5 PESOS

Translation: Central America

Mint

C.A.M. Central American Mint, San Salvador, El Salvador (1892-1896)

Comments

These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.

See also

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1892 C.A.M. Photo 558 $ 1500 80%
1892 C.A.M. 40% Proof

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Bullion value: USD 512.85 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Heritage Auctions
2023 November 12 - 13 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61343
Lot 23381
Internet Archive
12 Nov 2023 1892 C.A.M. AU
(NGC AU Details (Mount Removed))
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Heritage Auctions
2019 April 25 - 29 Central States World Coins & Ancient Coins Signature Auction - Chicago 3073
Lot 30854
Internet Archive
29 Apr 2019 1892 C.A.M. AU
(NGC AU58)
USD 1800.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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