5 Reales (Pattern strike) 1870 front 5 Reales (Pattern strike) 1870 back
5 Reales (Pattern strike) 1870 photo
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5 Reales Pattern strike

1870 year
Copper-nickel - -
Description
Issuer
Honduras
Period
Republic (1862-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1870
Value
5 Reales (⅝)
Currency
First Peso (1862-1869)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#28514
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Value within wreath, with legend around and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
5
REALES
___
HONDURAS • AMERICA • CENTRAL
* 1870 *

Engraver: Ernest Paulin Tasset

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Reales coin from Honduras, made of Copper-nickel in 1870, is considered a rare and unique piece among numismatists. It's believed that only 100 of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.