Lot 890
El Salvador. Republic. Peso, 1914 C.A.M. Eliz --; WR-2; KM-115.2. 25.01 grams. Decimal coinage. Flag-draped shield, with Cap of Liberty and cornucopiae above, arms below, all within wreath. Reverse: Bust of Christopher Columbus left. Superb strike, with splendid medium to deep gray toning, with iridescent undertones in golds, magentas, greens, and blues. Very Rare.
Estimated mintage of 20. The only proof issue struck at the Philadelphia mint. NGC graded Proof 64.
El Salvador, in Central America, is both the smallest nation in the continental Americas next to Belize, and the most densely populated. It is approximately the size of Massachusetts. It is named after Christ, the Saviour. It is regularly beset by hurricanes and earthquakes, which has hampered its economic growth. The natives in the sixteenth century, known as the Pipils, strongly and successfully defended their territitory against the Spaniards on numerous occassions.
Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500.
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