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1 Real State of Honduras - Provisional
1853 year| Billon (.040 silver) | - | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1853 |
| Value | 1 Real |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Billon (.040 silver) |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
1 • R •
T • 1853 • G
Translation:
Free grows fertile
1 Real
1851 TG
Interesting fact
The 1 Real coin from Honduras, issued in 1853, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of Billon, which is an alloy of copper and silver, the coin contains only 0.040 silver. This makes it a unique example of a coin with a relatively low silver content, yet still maintaining its value as a standard circulation coin.
