Honduras 1871-A 1/2 real

Stack's Bowers 2025 ANA sale, lot 45375

This specimen was lot 45375 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Oklahoma City, OK, August 2025), where it sold for $1,440. The catalog description^[1] noted, "HONDURAS. 1/2 Real, 1871-A. Paris Mint. NGC MS-63." This type was struck for Honduras 1869-71 during its transition to decimal coinage, along with eighth, quarter and one reales. This is the scarce date.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.2 g, nickel brass (per Numista) or copper-nickel (per the SCWC), 25.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-32.

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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, August 2025 Global Showcase Auction, World & Ancient Coins, featuring The Richard August Collection and the Richard Margolis Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2025.

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