Honduras 1833-T F 2 reales

from the Mountain Groan Collection

Two reales were struck intermittently using good silver at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, during 1825-32. Various types of debased silver were issued until 1854. The specimen shown is believed to be genuine (the SCWC mentions the existence of many counterfeits) but it seems unlikely to contain the .333 silver it is supposed to have. All are scarce and rare in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.77 g, .333 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 19.

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.

Link to:

• 1825 2 reales
• 1830 1 real
• 1832 2 reales
• 1833 ½ real
• 1839 2 reales
• Coins and currency dated 1833
• return to coins of Honduras