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2 Reales State of Honduras - Provisional
1848 year| Billon (.172 silver) | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1848 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Billon (.172 silver) |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
2 • R •
T • 1848 • G
Translation:
Free grows fertile
2 Reales
1848 TG
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Honduras, issued in 1848, has an interesting feature. It was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 0.172 silver, which is a relatively low percentage of silver compared to other coins of its time. This makes it a unique and interesting piece for collectors and historians to study.
