© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
1 Real
1823 year| Silver | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | State of the Federal Republic of Central America (1823-1839) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Cob |
| Technique | Hammered (cob) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75499 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Cross dividing castles and lions.
Interesting fact
The 1 Real 1823 silver coin from Honduras features the country's national emblem, which includes a shield with five volcanoes, representing the five Central American countries that once made up the Federal Republic of Central America. The coin also bears the inscription "República de Honduras" and the date 1823, the year Honduras gained independence from Spain. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a unique piece of numismatic history.
