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1 Centavo Mule
1910 year| Copper | 1.5 g | 15 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1910 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 1.5 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and Liberty within circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1
CENTs
*PAZ*PROGRESO*I*LIBERTAD*
1910
Translation:
1
Centavo
Peace, Progress and Liberty
Comment
Obverse die: ½ CentavoReverse die: Altered 5 Centavos
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 1910 Honduran 1 Centavo coin featuring a mule on its reverse side is a unique and interesting piece. Did you know that this coin was actually minted with a error? The coin was meant to feature a horse on its reverse, but due to a mistake at the mint, a mule was accidentally used instead. This error has made the coin a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
