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½ Real
| Nickel brass (60% Copper, 25% Nickel, 15% Zinc) | 6.2 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1871 |
| Value | ½ Real (1⁄16) |
| Currency | First Peso (1862-1869) |
| Composition | Nickel brass (60% Copper, 25% Nickel, 15% Zinc) |
| Weight | 6.2 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.6 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#10900 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Denomination and date within wreath. Initial at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2
REAL
1871
A
Engraver: Désiré-Albert Barre
Edge
Plain
Comment
Although the contract for these coins called for 60% copper, 25% nickel, and 15% zinc, assays in the late 1870's determined an average of 24-36% zinc and traces of lead.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of political instability in Honduras, with the country experiencing frequent changes in government and currency fluctuations. Despite these challenges, the ½ Real coin remained a widely used denomination and a symbol of national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1869 A | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Real 1869-1871 coin.
