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25 Centavos Independence
1871 (1879-1880) years| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 6.25 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1871 (1879-1880) |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 81% |
Reverse
Tree divides value, with crossed branches at bottom and stars at top. With legend around. Commemorative date and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIOS UNION LIBERTAD.
25 C.
15 DE SET. 1821 0.900
Translation:
God, union and Liberty
25 Centavos
15th Sep 1821 0.900
Edge
Reeded
Comment
These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate Honduras' independence from Spain, which was achieved in 1821. The coin was minted in 1879-1880, 50 years after the country's independence, and it features an image of the Honduran coat of arms on one side and a portrait of the country's first president, Jose Maria Medina, on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1871 (1879-1880) | 176711 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 25 Centavos (Independence) 1871 (1879-1880) coin.
