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5 Pesos Pattern strike ND
1871 year| Gold (.900) | 8.06 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1871 |
| Value | 5 Pesos |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
| Weight | 8.06 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#304997 |
|---|---|
| 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
Plain
Comment
These coins were stuck in Philadelphia as a presentation piece.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 5 Pesos (Pattern strike) ND (1871) from Honduras made of Gold (.900) weighing 8.06 g is that it is a rare and unique coin, with only a few known examples in existence. It was minted in 1871 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype for a potential new coin design. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it highly sought after by collectors, and it is considered a valuable addition to any numismatic collection.
