EL SALVADOR: Republic, AV 20 pesos (29.54g), 1861, pattern fantasy essai, struck circa 1960, Unc, RR. Gerardo Barrios (1813-1865) was President of El Salvador, from 12 March 1859 to 26 October 1863. Barrios was a liberal and supported the unity of Central America. He was, from a young age, part of the army of the last president of the Federation of Central American Estates, Francisco Morazan. After Morazon's death he became the leader of the unionist movement. He served as president of El Salvador several times - in 1858, from 1859 to 1860 and again from 1861. He was known for his concern for international relations and is attributed for introducing coffee production to El Salvador, accelerating the spread through Central America.
Estimate: 2,500-3,500 USD