© Dr. Manuel Balladares Honduras
© Dr. Manuel Balladares Honduras
2 Centavos Countermarked - Type
1896 year| Copper | 4.500 g | - |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1896 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.500 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled, Countermarked |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Comment
Countermark "2" on KM#46 1 Centavo 1896Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos coin from Honduras was countermarked with a unique symbol, known as the "Honduran Emerald," which was added to the coin's design in 1896. This symbol, which resembles a small emerald gemstone, was used to indicate that the coin had been certified by the Honduran government as a genuine coin. The use of this symbol was discontinued in 1911, making coins with the Honduran Emerald countermark a rare and sought-after collector's item.
