Rare Central American Republic Issue

CNG 85, Lot: 1330. Estimate $2000.

CENTRAL AMERICAN REPUBLIC, State of El Salvador. 1823-1839. AR 2 Reales (27mm, 4.15 g, 12h). Dated 1828. • POR LA LIBERTAD • SALV 10 Dṣ 20 Cṣ, gorro figio set on column; the whole set on waves; 2. R. across field / • MONEDA PROVISIONAL • F • P • 1828, erupting volcano (Izalco) set on waves. KM 5.1. VF, lightly toned. Very rare.

Formed in 1770, the volcano Izalco erupted almost continuously until it ceased in 1958. Because of these regular eruptions, it earned the nickname Faro del Pacifico (Lighthouse of the Pacific), becoming the most recognizable icon of El Salvador and serving as one of the design types for its coinage.

Current Status

CNG 85, Lot: 1330.
Closing Date And Time: Sep 15, 2010 at 4:23:20 PM ET.
Current Date And Time: Jun 09, 2026 at 4:03:44 AM ET.
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