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5 Pesos

 
Gold (.900) (Copper .100) 8.0645 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1883-1913
Value
5 Pesos
Currency
Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition
Gold (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
8.0645 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
11 March 1931
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28506
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Liberty left with legend around.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821
CENTRO AMERICA

Translation:
15th Sep 1821
Central America

Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener

Comment

These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 5 Pesos 1883-1913 coin from Honduras is that it was minted during a time when Honduras was still a part of the Central American Federation, which also included Guatemala, El Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. This coin was one of the first standardized coins issued by the federation and was used throughout the region.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1895  20 - - - - - -
1896  55 - - - - - -
1913  1200 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos 1883-1913 coin.