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2 Pesos Pattern strike
1862 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1862 |
| Value | 2 Pesos |
| Currency | First Peso (1862-1869) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend on outer circle, date and initials at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
2 Ps
✿ T ⋆ 1862 ⋆ A ✿
Translation:
Free grows fertile
2 Pesos
1862 TA
Interesting fact
The Pattern 2 Pesos coin from Honduras, minted in 1862, is a rare and unique piece, with only 1000 struck in bronze. Its design features a portrait of General Francisco Morazán, a prominent figure in Central American history, who played a key role in the country's struggle for independence. The coin's reverse side showcases the national coat of arms, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. This coin is not only a valuable collector's item but also a piece of history that highlights Honduras' rich cultural heritage.
