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| Issuer | Federal Republic of Central America |
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| Year | 1830 |
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| Value | 1/2 Real |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts five volcanic mountains rising from the sea, enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with radiant sunrays emanating from behind the peaks — the arms of the Federal Republic of Central America. The surrounding legend reads •REPUB•DEL CENT•DE AMER• with the date 1830 positioned at the base. The coin illustrated bears a contemporary hole pierced near the top rim, indicating post-mint mounting. The overall style is characteristic of early republican coinage produced at the Tegucigalpa mint. |
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| Obverse lettering | •REPUB•DEL CENT•DE AMER• 1830 (Translation: Central America Republic 1830) |
| Reverse description | Central device features a ceiba tree (the national tree of the federation) enclosed within a beaded inner circle, with the denomination 1/2 R• inscribed at the base of the trunk. The surrounding legend reads •LIBRE CRESCA FEC• with the assayer and fineness indicators T•F•10D•20G arranged around the lower periphery, denoting the Tegucigalpa mint, assayer F, fineness of 10 dineros 20 granos (approximately 0.903 fine silver). The reeded edge is clearly visible, and the coin exhibits a contemporary hole pierced near the top, consistent with use as a pendant or talisman. The engraving reflects the modest technical capabilities of the early Tegucigalpa mint. |
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