1 REAL - MS - RARE COIN - Honduras 1870 - Paris Mint - 30mm

Description

1 Real
The last real coin from honduras, minted in france and designed by
Albert Désiré Barre, chief engraver from the Paris mint. This coin was made in silver douring its first years but was changed to copper nickel since the young nation did not have the means to pay for silver coins until the liberal reform and the introduction of the silver Peso.
Features
Country
Honduras
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1869-1870
Value
1 Real (1/8)
Currency
Peso (1862-1871)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
12.1 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2.1 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS
AMERICA CENTRAL
Translation:
Honduras Republic
Central America
Lettering:
1
REAL
1870
A