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The 1870 Honduras 1/8 Real “Mountain Scene” coin is a beautiful example of early republican coinage from Central America, reflecting the national symbolism and monetary reforms of 19th-century Honduras. Struck in copper-nickel and certified MS64 by PCGS, this historic issue displays strong detail, attractive light silver-gray surfaces, and excellent preservation for a circulation coin of its era. The obverse features the emblematic Honduran design with a radiant triangle enclosing a volcanic mountain beneath a rising sun, symbolizing liberty, vigilance, and independence. Below appears a detailed landscape scene with mountains, water, sailing ships, and draped national flags tied together at the center. Inscriptions naming the Republic of Honduras and Central America surround the composition, all framed by a decorative denticle border. The reverse presents the denomination “1/8 Real” and the date 1870 within an elegant wreath of olive branches tied with a ribbon bow. This coin represents an important period in Honduran numismatic history when the young republic emphasized sovereignty and regional identity through symbolic coinage. A desirable collectible for enthusiasts of Latin American history, heraldic art, and rare 19th-century Central American coins.
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| Item type | Coin / Collector coins |
| Internal Reference | HN13 |
| Nominal sum | 1/8 real |
| Nominal, number | -1 |
| Weight, g | 1.56 |
| Diameter, mm | 15.0 |
| Quality of coinage | UNC |
| Mintage | unknown |
| CoA | No |
| Case | No |
| Country | North America / Honduras |
| Certification | PCGS |
| Year | 1870 |
| Bimetal | No |
| Coin material | Base metal / Copper-Nickel |
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