2 Reales (State of Honduras - Provisional) 1852 front 2 Reales (State of Honduras - Provisional) 1852 back
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2 Reales State of Honduras - Provisional

1852 year
Billon (.0625 silver) - 25 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1852
Value
2 Reales
Currency
First Real (1800-1861)
Composition
Billon (.0625 silver)
Diameter
25 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
24 May 1862
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#75516
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 • 1852 • G

Translation:
Free grows fertile
2 Reales
1852 TG

Interesting fact

The 2 Reales coin from Honduras, issued in 1852, has an interesting feature. It was made of Billon, which is an alloy of silver and copper. Specifically, it contains 0.0625 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.