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8 Reales State of Honduras - Provisional
1856 year| Copper | 16.1 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1856 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 16.1 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
8 • R •
T • 1856 • G
Translation:
Free grows fertile
8 Reales
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Honduras, issued in 1856, is interesting because it was made of copper, a metal that was widely used for currency in the 19th century due to its durability and affordability. Despite its widespread use, copper coins like the 8 Reales were prone to wear and tear, and over time, the copper content in them was often reduced to increase their durability. However, this coin still weighs 16.1 grams, indicating that it was made with a higher copper content than some other coins of its time. This fact highlights the importance of the 8 Reales as a valuable and reliable form of currency in Honduras during the 19th century.
