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10 Centavos Mule
| Silver (.835) | 2.25 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1895 (1886-1900) |
| 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 |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value and Liberty within circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*PAZ*PROGRESO*I*LIBERTAD
10 CENTs
1886
Translation:
Peace, Progress and Freedom
10 Centavos
Comment
KM#55.1 - Obverse die KM#35. Reverse had "P" inside wreath.KM#55.2 - Undated, with 1P replacing date. Reverse die KM#61.
KM#55.3 - Obverse die KM#35. Reverse without "P".
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 10 Centavos (Mule) coin from Honduras is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, including silver (.835) and copper. This blend gives the coin a distinctive appearance and makes it stand out from other coins of its time.
