5 Pesos (Pattern strike) 1871 front 5 Pesos (Pattern strike) 1871 back
5 Pesos (Pattern strike) 1871 photo
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5 Pesos Pattern strike

1871 year
Bronze - -
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1871
Value
5 Pesos
Currency
Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#305007
Rarity index
100%

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.
5 Ps.
15 DE SET. 1821 0.900

Translation:
God, Union and Liberty
5 Pesos
15th Sep 1821 0.900

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Pesos (Pattern strike) 1871 from Honduras made of Bronze is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is considered a prized collector's item among numismatists due to its historical significance and limited mintage.