© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
10 Centavos Pattern Strike
1871 year| Gold plated copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 10 Centavos (0.10) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Gold plated copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#308022 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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, Liberty
10 Centavos
15th Sep 1821 0.900
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Centavos (Pattern Strike) 1871 from Honduras made of Gold plated copper is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is believed that the coin was minted as a trial or pattern strike, and it features a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The coin's obverse features a portrait of a woman representing Liberty, while the reverse depicts a crowned shield with the number 10 in the center, surrounded by a wreath. The coin's gold plating adds an extra layer of rarity and value to an already scarce and sought-after collector's item.
