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  • 3 Centavos 1974, KM# 148, El Salvador
  • 3 Centavos 1974, KM# 148, El Salvador
Description

British Royal Mint, England.

Obverse

Head of Francisco Morazan left, legend at top and date below.

Francisco Morazán (1792–1842) was a Honduran politician who was president of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839. Before he was president of Central America he was head of state of Honduras. He rose to prominence at the legendary Battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827. Since then, and until his execution in 1842, Morazán dominated the political and military scene of Central America.

REPÚBLICA DE EL SALVADOR
1974

Reverse

Value within wreath.

3
CENTAVOS

Edge

3 Centavos

KM# 148 Schön# 20
Characteristics
Material Nickel Brass
Weight 4 g
Diameter 19 mm
Thickness 1.9 mm
Shape round
Alignment Medal
Mint
Royal Mint

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