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50 Centavos
1879 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 12.5 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28504 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Standing Liberty; in her right hand a flag, and her left arms resting in column. With stars an legend around and date at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
*****15 DE SEP. DE 1821*****
1879
Translation: 15th Sep 1821
Engraver: George Hampden Lovett
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1879 Honduran 50 Centavos coin is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was issued during the presidency of Marco Aurelio Soto, who implemented a number of economic reforms aimed at modernizing Honduras' economy and increasing its trade with other countries. Despite these efforts, the country continued to face challenges, including high inflation and political unrest, which led to the overthrow of Soto's government in 1883. Despite this tumultuous background, the 50 Centavos coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
