5 Pesos (Pattern Strike) 1871 front 5 Pesos (Pattern Strike) 1871 back
5 Pesos (Pattern Strike) 1871 photo
© Stacks Bowers

5 Pesos Pattern Strike

1871 year
Gold plated copper - -
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1871
Value
5 Pesos
Currency
Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931)
Composition
Gold plated copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#308020
Rarity index
97%

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

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Pesos (Pattern Strike) 1871 from Honduras made of Gold plated copper is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It is believed that the coin was minted as a trial or pattern strike, and it features a distinctive design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of a female figure representing the Republic of Honduras, while the reverse depicts a shield with the country's coat of arms. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.