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2 Reales Honduras
| Silver (.903) | 6.7699 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1821-1841) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1832 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | Real (1824-1851) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 6.7699 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#48965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Tree at center divides value. With motto around. Mint, assayer's initials and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO•
2• R
T•F•10D•20G
Translation:
Free grows fertile
2 Reales
Tegucigalpa TF 0.902777
Comment
KM#9.1 and 9.2: It is suspected that these coins may have been a die trial, pattern or test piece struck at the Guatemala mint under the supervision of a mint official there, possibly Manuel Sanchez using an M initial in the die; the assumption is that the dies were prepared and tested at Guatemala for use in setting up a mint at Tegucigalpa.KM#9.1 - REPUBLICA DE CENTRO AMERIC // LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO
KM#9.2 - REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO AMER // LIBRE CRESCA FECUND
KM#9.3 - REPUBLICA DEL CENTRO DE AMER // LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Honduras, issued between 1825 and 1832, features an interesting design element - a depiction of a volcano on the reverse side. This design choice was meant to symbolize the country's rich natural resources and its connection to the land.
