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10 Centavos
| Silver (.835) | 2.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1884-1900 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| Weight | 2.25 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Value and Liberty within circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ*PROGRESO*I*LIBERTAD
10 CENTs
1885
Translation:
Peace, Progress and Freedom
10 Centavos
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener
Comment
1893, 1895 and 1900 are found with die-cutting error broken die that reads "REPLBLICA."These coins were made to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.
Interesting fact
The 10 Centavos coin from Honduras was minted during a time when the country was still using the silver standard, which means that the coin's value was pegged to the value of silver. This is reflected in the coin's composition, which is made of silver (.835) and weighs 2.25 grams. This fact highlights the coin's historical significance and the economic context in which it was produced.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 53000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 16000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1900 | 5300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Centavos 1884-1900 coin.
