8 Pesos (Provisional Coinage) 1862 front 8 Pesos (Provisional Coinage) 1862 back
8 Pesos (Provisional Coinage) 1862 photo
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8 Pesos Provisional Coinage

1862 year
Copper - 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Honduras
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
References
Numista
N#25462
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.