© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Peso (Independence; Mule) ND
| Gold (.900) (Copper .100) | 1.61 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 1.61 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Liberty left, with legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821
CENTRO AMERICA
Translation:
15 Sep 1821
Central America
Comment
Despite displaying a 1871 date, it is currently unknown when these coins were minted.These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it is a rare variation of the 1 Peso coin from Honduras, known as the "Mule" coin. It was minted accidentally, with the obverse die of the 1 Peso coin paired with the reverse die of a 2 Peso coin, resulting in a unique combination of designs. This error has made the coin highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
