Honduras 1884 25 centavos

Sedwick sale 25, lot 1107

This specimen was lot 1107 in Sedwick sale 25 (Winter Park, FL, May 2019), where it sold for $190.40. The catalog description^[1] noted, "Honduras, 25 centavos, 1884, NGC AU 55, ex-Roberts (stated on label). KM-50. Lustrous and choice for type, practically no wear. NGC #4724563-015. Pedigreed to the Dana Roberts collection." This type is listed for 1883-1908 and priced fairly low but choice specimens are few. The fineness was reduced to 835 thousandths in 1899.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 6.25 g, 0.900 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 50; Y 23.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Sedwick, Daniel Frank, Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction 25, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick LLC, 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:

• 1883 25 centavos
• 1884 5 centavos
• 1884 10 centavos
• 1884 50 centavos
• 1884 peso
• 1885 25 centavos
• Coins and currency dated 1884
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