Honduras 1896 5 centavos

CNG Lissner collection, lot 1856

This specimen was lot 1856 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $272.25. The catalog description^[1] noted, "HONDURAS, Republic. 1840-pres. AR 5 Centavos. Tegucicalpa mint. Dated 1896/18. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem uncirculated with deep patina and flashes of gold iridescence. Only specimen ever graded and it is a real gem." The specimen shown is a high grade example of a type struck in Honduras 1886 and 1895-96. Earlier silver five centavos exist dated 1871, 1879 and 1884-86. Most show evidence of the primitive conditions in which they were made.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 1.25 g, 0.835 fine silver, this specimen Ø14 mm, 1.23 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 54; Y 20.

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]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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