Honduras 1888 peso oro

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This is an early date of a type struck in Honduras 1888-1922. None are common, tho this is one of more available dates. Locally struck, this type is often found crudely made. In 1931, the peso was dropped in favor of the lempira and the mintage of gold for circulation ceased.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.61 g, 0.900 fine gold, .046 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-7; KM 56.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th 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.

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