½ Real, Honduras

½ Real, Honduras, 1869-1871 obverse image½ Real, Honduras, 1869-1871 reverse image
½ Real coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Honduras flagHonduras
  • Years of Minting:
    1869-1871
  • Period:
    Republic (1862-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    A Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
½ Real Reference Price

Reference Price

$5.50-$595.00

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

½ Real Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Denomination and date within wreath. Initial at bottom.

Engraver:

Désiré-Albert Barre

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Coat of arms with legend around

Engraver:

Désiré-Albert Barre

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

½ Real Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS AMERICA CENTRAL

Reverse:

1/2 REAL 1871 A

½ Real Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Nickel brass (60% Copper, 25% Nickel, 15% Zinc)

Size

½ Real sizes
  • Weight:6.2 g
  • Diameter:25.5 mm
  • Thickness:1.6 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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