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5 Centavos
| Silver (.835) | 1.25 g | 15.5 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1886-1896 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) |
| 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#28507 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Value and Liberty within circular wreath. With legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAZ * PROGRESO * I * LIBERTAD
5
CENTs
1895
Translation:
Peace, Progress, and Freedom
5 Centavos
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener
Comment
These coins were made to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Honduras, minted between 1886 and 1896, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.835), it was designed to be easily distinguishable from the 10 Centavos coin, which was also made of silver. To achieve this, the 5 Centavos coin was made slightly smaller in diameter and had a different weight, 1.25 grams, compared to the 10 Centavos coin, which weighed 2.5 grams. This unique design feature allowed people to easily tell the two coins apart, even though they were both made of the same material.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1895 | 6 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1896 | 35000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos 1886-1896 coin.
