Honduras 1889 peso
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This specimen was lot 34200 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2024), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "HONDURAS. Peso, 1889. Tegucigalpa Mint. PCGS AU-55. Despite some time in circulation, this Peso retains good allure, with soft toning and underlying brilliance." This type was issued in Honduras 1883-1903 and 1914 and usually comes poorly struck. It is much commoner than the earlier KM 51, issued 1881-83. Varieties, overdates, etc., abound. The 1889/8 is listed as much more common than the plain 1889. The peso was dropped in favor of the lempira in 1931.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: 25 g, 0.900 fine silver, 38 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-52.
- 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, May 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.
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