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50 Centavos
| Silver (.835) (Copper .165) | 12.5 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1908-1911 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50) |
| Currency | Second Peso (decimalized, 1879-1931) |
| Composition | Silver (.835) (Copper .165) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 11 March 1931 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#28505 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
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
Fineness can be .900, .835 or over-punch .835/.900.Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Honduras, minted between 1908 and 1911, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.835) and copper (.165), it was designed with a unique blend of metals that gives it a distinctive golden color, making it stand out from other coins of its time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1908 | 908 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 | 90 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos 1908-1911 coin.
