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1 Centavo Mule ND
1895 year| Copper | 3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1895 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#75558 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
Translation:
One
Centavo
Comment
Obverse is using a Lovett die from with much detail, while the Reverse was struck using a die from the standard type that began in .Despite the monetary law of 1879, these coins weighed 3g rather than 4.5g.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo (Mule) ND (1895) coin from Honduras is a rare and unique coin that features a mix of two different designs on its obverse and reverse sides. The obverse side features the portrait of a woman representing liberty, while the reverse side features a depiction of a mule, which is where the coin gets its nickname "Mule" from. This unusual design combination was the result of a mistake made by the mint, where the wrong dies were used to strike the coin. As a result, only a small number of these coins were produced, making them highly sought after by collectors.
