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8 Pesos Provisional Coinage
1862 yearCopper | - | 39 mm |
Issuer | Honduras |
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Period | Republic (1862-date) |
Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1862 |
Value | 8 Pesos |
Currency | First Peso (1862-1869) |
Composition | Copper |
Diameter | 39 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
Demonetized | 1869 |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#25462 |
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Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend on outer circle, date and initials at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
8 Pˢ.
• T • 1862 • A •
Translation:
Free grows fertile
8 Pesos
1862 TA
Comment
These coins were partially minted in Tegucigalpa and partially minted by an unknown mint in England.Interesting fact
The 8 Pesos coin from Honduras, issued in 1862 as part of the Provisional Coinage, features an interesting design element - the national coat of arms on the reverse side is surrounded by a wreath made of coffee branches, highlighting Honduras' significant coffee industry at the time.