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1 Centavo Mule
| Copper | 1.9 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1910-1911 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.9 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75560 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CENTAVO
1910
Comment
Obverse die: 5 CentavosReverse die: Altered ½ Centavo
Rotation is usually out of axis (image used Reverse is 45° off-Obverse).
Due to inflation, the value of copper in 1 Centavo coins was more than face value. The size of these coins was reduced to the old 1/2 Centavo coins.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo (Mule) coin from Honduras, minted between 1910 and 1911, is interesting because it features a unique blend of two different designs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse bears the image of a liberty cap, while the reverse features a depiction of a mountain and volcano, symbolizing the country's natural resources and geography. This blend of designs is known as a "mule" in numismatics and is considered a rare and valuable variation in the coin's design.
