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½ Centavo
| Copper | 1.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1881-1891 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25455 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
CENTAVO
1891
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener
Comment
Despite the monetary law of 1879, these coins weighed 1.5g rather than 2.25g.Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo coin from Honduras, made of Copper and weighing 1.5g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1881, just a year after Honduras had declared its independence from Guatemala, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1891. Despite the challenges faced by the country during this period, the coin remained a stable and reliable form of currency for the people of Honduras.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1881 | 289758 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1885 | 172000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 | 97000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1881-1891 coin.
