Medal - Dionisio de Herrera First Supreme Chief of the State of Honduras
Medal - Dionisio de Herrera First Supreme Chief of the State of Honduras
€442,439.00
Location
Honduras
Year
2024
Type
Commemorative medals/Personality medals
Composition
Copper (brilliant proof)
Weight
40 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round (New copper finish)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Reeded
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description
At the center, the image of Dionisio de Herrera`s bust sculpted in 1915, positioned beneath two garlands. To the left of the bust, Herrera`s place and date of birth; to the right, his place and date of death. Below, the signature of the statesman. At the top of the outer circle, the commemorated title, and at the bottom, a famous quote from the former leader. Both texts separated by 5 stars representing honduran flag. Weight and fineness.
Obverse lettering
CHOLUTECA 09 OCT. 1781.
SAN VICENTE 19 JUNIO 1850.
PRIMER JEFE SUPREMO DEL ESTADO DE HONDURAS.
`He Sacrificado Todo a La Patria`. (Translation: CHOLUTECA 09 OCT. 1781. SAN VICENTE 19 JUNIO 1850. FIRST SUPREME CHIEF OF THE STATE OF HONDURAS. `I Have Sacrificed Everything for the Homeland`.)
Obverse script
Latin
Reverse description
In the center, the coat of arms of the State of Honduras is flanked by the commemorative years. At the top, the name of the issuing numismatic association, and at the bottom, the chapter of said association, with both texts separated by stars. To the left of the inner text, the initials of the issuing mint, and to the right, the initials of the designer. On the upper part of the outer circle, the motto of the Federal Republic of Central America appears, while at the bottom, the commemorative years and the date are displayed.
Reverse lettering
DIOS UNIÓN LIBERTAD
Asociación Numismática de Honduras
ESTADO DE HONDURAS DE LA FEDERACIÓN CENTRO
200 Años
PRM CAPÍTULO CENTRO -SUR W.P.
1824 16 de Septiembre 2024 (Translation: God Union Liberty Numismatic Association of Honduras State of Honduras of the central federation 200 Years South-central chapter 1824 September 16 2024)