10 Centavos (Pattern) 1871 front 10 Centavos (Pattern) 1871 back
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10 Centavos Pattern

1871 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1871
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28516
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Tree divides value, with crossed branches at bottom and stars at top. With legend around. Commemorative date and fineness at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DIOS UNION LIBERTAD.
10 C.
15 DE SET. 1821 0.900

Translation:
God, union and Liberty
5 Centavos
15th Sep 1821 0.900

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centavos coin from Honduras, made of Copper in 1871, is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few known examples remaining in existence.