Lot 889
El Salvador. Republic. "Barrios" Silver Pattern Peso, 1861. Eliz --; WR --; KM-Pn3. 25.37 grams. Bare head of President Barrios right. Reverse: Shield of arms, with radiant sun over row of mountains, within wreath of coffee berries and sugar cane. Superb strike, with handsome light smokey toning, having hints of russet and deep golds. The fields are beautifully mirrored, with only occasional faint hairlines. Extremely Rare.
Only 2 or 3 examples known. NGC graded Proof 62.
Gerrardo Barrios was a liberal minded individual who was president of El Salvador a few times between 1859-1863. He actually did an excellent job as president, but he attempted to interfere in Nicaraguan affairs against their conservative government. Nicaragua retaliated by supporting a coup against him in El Salvador. He fled, was captured by the Nicaraguans and was executed.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
Ex Pena Collection. Important, as no regular coinage was issued until 1889.
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