Honduras (18)23-TL real KM-4

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Ponterio sale 173, lot 1389
Courtesy of Stack's Bowers Auctions

Upon separating from the Empire of Mexico in 1823, Honduras joined the Central American Republic (1823-1839). The earliest independent coinage was of a provisional nature, lasting two years. The specimen shown was lot 1389 in Ponterio sale 173 (New York, January 2013), where it sold for $1,762.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "HONDURAS. Provisional Government. Real, (18)23-T.L. Mule, reverse struck with 2 Reales die. Toned. VERY FINE."

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver.

Catalog reference: KM 4.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Raymond, Wayte, The Coins of Central America, Silver and Copper, 1824-1940, New York: Wayte Raymond Inc., 1941.
  • Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
  • Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio Sale 173: The January NYINC 2013 Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2012.

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