CVC & Collectables presents the 1888/1887 Honduras Peso, an attractive and historically significant silver issue struck at the Casa Nacional de la Moneda in Tegucigalpa. Graded NGC AU Details, this piece features the notable overdate variety, where the “8” in the date is clearly punched over a “7.” Coin Highlights: Issuer: Republic of Honduras Date: 1888/1887 (Overdate variety) Denomination: 1 Peso Mint: Tegucigalpa Composition: .900 silver, .100 copper Weight: 25.0 g Diameter: 37 mm Engraver: Jean-Baptiste Frener Grade: NGC AU Details (noted for surface issues) Reference: KM# 52 Obverse: Displays the coat of arms of Honduras, surrounded by the inscription:“REPUBLICA DE HONDURAS 0.900 25 Gmos UN PESO 1888/1887” Reverse: Features a striking allegorical figure of Liberty standing with flag, column, and Constitution. Tritons and patriotic symbols flank the scene. Inscriptions include:“UNION – CONSTITUCIÓN – PAZ PROGRESO I LIBERTAD” Historical Significance: Struck during a time of monetary reform, this peso was minted to the specifications of the Latin Monetary Union, making it internationally recognizable. Due to Honduras’ crude refining practices, many coins contained small traces of gold. As a result, by 1920, approximately 90% of these pesos were melted, making survivors especially rare.
