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½ Real State of Honduras - Provisional
| Billon (.333 silver) | - | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | State (1839-1862) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1832-1833 |
| Value | ½ Real |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Billon (.333 silver) |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around. And date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1/2 R
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
T 1833 F
Translation:
Half Real
Free Grows Fertile
1833 TF
Interesting fact
The ½ Real coin from Honduras, issued between 1832 and 1833, is interesting because it was made of Billon, an alloy of 33.3% silver and 66.7% copper. This composition was used to reduce the cost of production, as silver was a more expensive metal at the time. Despite being made of a less valuable metal, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used in circulation.
