Owner Comments:
HONDURAS Provisional 2 Reales 1832 T-F XF40 NGC, Tegucigalpa mint, KM19. Unsurpassed in grade at NGC or PCGS. Three in total graded by NGC, two in XF40 (including this piece) and one in VF. None graded by PCGS. I believe that this .coin should actually grade closer to AU.
A very seldom encountered date that is often confused with the earlier Central American Republic coinage. Underrated as an issue as such.
Silver (.333) and Copper, Medal Turn, 26 mm.
Obverse: Row of five volcanoes with raising sun behind. With legend around: *MON•PROVISIONAL DEL EST•DE HOND:
Translation: Provisional coin from the State of Honduras
Reverse: Tree flanked with value, with legend around and date and initials at bottom: LIBRE CRESCA FECUNDO T •1832• F
Translation: Free grows fertile 1832 TF
Ex. Richard Stuart Collection
Two reales were struck intermittently using good silver at Tegucigalpa, Honduras, during 1825-32. Various types of debased silver were issued until 1854. All are scarce and rare in nice condition. Most are low grade and crude as made.
Recorded mintage: unknown