50 Centavos, Honduras

50 Centavos, Honduras, 1879 obverse image50 Centavos, Honduras, 1879 reverse image
50 Centavos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Honduras flagHonduras
  • Years of Minting:
    1879
  • Period:
    Republic (1862-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Casa Nacional de la Moneda, Tegucigalpa, Honduras (1825-1861, 1879-1920)
50 Centavos Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.99-$39.90

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

50 Centavos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Standing Liberty; in her right hand a flag, and her left arms resting in column. With stars an legend around and date at bottom.

Engraver:

George Hampden Lovett

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Eagle with chest exposed. With legend around and value at bottom. Fineness at eagle's feet.

Engraver:

George Hampden Lovett

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

n/a

50 Centavos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

C.A. REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS LEI.9 DEC. FINO 50 CENTAVOS

Reverse:

*****15 DE SEP. DE 1821***** 1879

50 Centavos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.900) (Copper .100)

Size

50 Centavos sizes
  • Weight:12.5 g
  • Diameter:30.5 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:n/a

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