Honduras 1893 centavo KM-61

from the Mountain Groan Collection

The specimen shown is one of a type struck in Honduras 1890-95. Other types (KM 46 and KM 59) were struck before and during this type. Most show evidence of the primitive conditions in which they were made. The dies for this specimen were recycled from striking ten centavos coins (KM 49) and crudely recut.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 4.5 g, bronze.

Catalog reference: KM 61.

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:

• 1886 5 centavos
• 1891 peso
• 1891 centavo
• 1893 centavo, legend obverse
• 1893 10 centavos
• (1895) centavo, mule
• 1895 centavo, mule obverse
• 1896 5 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1893
• return to coins of Honduras