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1 Centavo 1878-1880 photo
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1 Centavo

 
Copper 3 g 19.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1878-1880
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Diameter
19.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
11 March 1931
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#25528
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Denomination within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO

Translation: One Centavo

Comment

All mintages included in 1878 numbers.

Despite the monetary law of 1879, these coins weighed 3g rather than 4.5g.

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from Honduras, minted between 1878 and 1880, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used in coinage during that time period due to its durability and affordability. Despite its small denomination, the coin still holds historical value and is a sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1878  346000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1878-1880 coin.