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5 Centavos
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 1.25 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1884-1902 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 1.25 g |
| Diameter | 15.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Value and Liberty within circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ * PROGRESO * Y * LIBERTAD * 1902 *
5 CENTs
Translation:
Peace, Progress, and Liberty
5 Centavos
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener
Comment
These coins were made to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 5 Centavos coin from Honduras (1884-1902) is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, specifically silver (.835) and copper (.165), which gives it a distinctive appearance and durability.
