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8 Reales State of Honduras - Provisional
| Leaded copper | 14.95 g | 40 mm |
| Issuer | Honduras |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1862-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1857-1861 |
| Value | 8 Reales |
| Currency | First Real (1800-1861) |
| Composition | Leaded copper |
| Weight | 14.95 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 24 May 1862 |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#25468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBRE CREZCA FECUNDO
8 • R •
T • 1857 • F
Translation:
Free grows fertile
8 Reales
1857 TF
Interesting fact
The 8 Reales coin from Honduras, issued between 1857 and 1861, has an interesting feature. It was made of led copper, which was a common material used for coins during that time period. However, what makes it stand out is that it was one of the first coins to use a new method of coinage called "Lathed Turning," which was invented by a British engineer named Charles Fremantle. This method involved using a lathe machine to turn the blank coins into perfectly round and uniform discs, resulting in a higher level of precision and quality in the final product. This innovation in coinage technology made the 8 Reales coin from Honduras a notable and collectible item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1860 T | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Reales (State of Honduras - Provisional) 1857-1861 coin.
