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2 Reales State of Honduras - Provisional
1851 year| Billon (.100 silver) | - | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1851 |
| Value | 2 Reales |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Billon (.100 silver) |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#75513 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
2 • R •
T • 1851 • G
Translation:
Free grows fertile
2 Reales
1851 TG
Interesting fact
The 2 Reales coin from Honduras, issued in 1851, has an interesting feature. It was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and other metals, in this case, containing 10% silver. This coin was issued during a time when Honduras was still a provisional state, and it was one of the first coins to be minted by the newly established Honduran government. This fact makes it a unique and valuable piece of numismatic history.
