¼ Real


Nickel brass (60% Copper, 25% Nickel, 15% Zinc)	3.1 g	20.5 mm

Description

Issuer	Honduras
Period	Republic (1862-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1869-1870
Value	¼ Real (1⁄32)
Currency	First Peso (1862-1869)
Composition	Nickel brass (60% Copper, 25% Nickel, 15% Zinc)
Weight	3.1 g
Diameter	20.5 mm
Thickness	1.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-05

References

Numista	N#10901
Rarity index	51%

Reverse

Denomination and date within wreath. Initial at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1/4
REAL
1870
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

One interesting fact about the ¼ Real coin from Honduras made of Nickel brass is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1869, just a year after Honduras had declared its independence from the Federal Republic of Central America, and was facing economic challenges due to the collapse of the silver mining industry. Despite these challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1870, demonstrating the resilience of the Honduran people during a period of turmoil.