El Salvador 5 Centavos {1939-1974}
FEATURING
front: Head of Francisco Morazan
Francisco Morazán; born October 3, 1792 – September 15, 1842) was a Central American politician who was president of the Federal Republic of Central America from 1830 to 1839. Before he was president of Central America he was the head of state of Honduras. He rose to prominence at the battle of La Trinidad on November 11, 1827. Morazán then dominated the political and military scene of Central America until his execution in 1842.
In the political arena, Francisco Morazán was recognized as a visionary and great thinker, as he attempted to transform Central America into one large and progressive nation. He enacted liberal reforms in the new Federal Republic of Central America, including freedom of the press, freedom of speech and freedom of religion. Morazán also limited church power by making marriage secular and abolishing government-aided tithing.
Lettering: REPUBLICA DE EL SALVADOR
Translation: Republic of El Salvador
• quantity 1 pair
• demonetized {no longer in circulation} polished Copper-nickel coins
• diameter: 23 mm
• weight: 5 g
SILVER PLATED STAINLESS STEEL EAR WIRES
• Style: steel fish hook ear wires with 6X2 mm coil
• Metal: silver plated surgical steel for sensitive ears
• Length: 19 mm top to bottom of open loop in front
• Thickness: 21 gauge
• rubber stoppers included