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50 Centavos
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1883-1910 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#23681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
Standing Liberty, in her right hand a flag with five stars and UNION. Her left arm supported by constitution and column. Tridents at sides with P and A. Legend at top and bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
15 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1821
CONSTITUCION
PAZ, PROGRESO Y LIBERTAD
UNION
27 DE AGOSTO DE 1876
P A
CENTRO AMERICA
Translation:
15th Sep 1821
Constitution
Peace, progress and freedom.
Union
27th Aug 1876
P A
Central America
Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener
Comment
1896 and 1897 dates are known with P added on the exergue line below Liberty and pedestal, just above the letter RI in AMERICA.These coins were minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 50 Centavos coin from Honduras (1883-1910) is that it was minted with a unique blend of metals, specifically 90% silver and 10% copper. This composition was chosen to create a coin that was both durable and aesthetically pleasing, with the silver providing a bright, shiny appearance and the copper adding a subtle reddish hue. The use of a silver-copper alloy was a common practice in coinage during this time period, as it helped to reduce the wear and tear on the coins while also making them more resistant to counterfeiting.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1887 | 41864 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1897 | 37436 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1899 | 901 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 | 602 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1883-1910 coin.
