10 Centavos 1878-1879 front 10 Centavos 1878-1879 back
10 Centavos 1878-1879 photo
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10 Centavos

 
Silver (.835) 2.25 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1878-1879
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
Demonetized
11 March 1931
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75585
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Standing Liberty; in her right hand a flag, and her left arms resting in column. With stars an legend around and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
*****15 DE SEP. DE 1821*****
1879

Translation: 15th September 1821

Engraver: George H. Lovett

Comment

These coins are made to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos coin from Honduras made of Silver (.835) weighing 2.25g is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1878, and its production was discontinued in 1879, making it a rare and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.