Cacahuatepec 1917 50 centavos

Ponterio sale 169, lot 11442

This specimen was lot 11442 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $705. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. Revolution Guerrero-Cacahuatepec. 50 Centavos, 1917. One carbon spot on the reverse, toned. ALMOST UNCIRCULATED. Ex: Howland Wood Collection." This coin was issued in limited quantities in the closing stages of the revolution at the town of Cacahuatepec in Guerrero state south of Mexico City. It is actually heavier than the official fifty centavos (KM 445) of 1905-18, which was 12.5 g. The most common issue from this locale is the five centavos (KM 648). A very rare silver peso was also issued (KM 651).

Recorded mintage: unknown but scarce.

Specification: 13.8 g, silver, 30 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-650; GB-149.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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• 1916 50 centavos
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• Cacalotepec 1917 20 centavos
• Cacahuatepec 1917 peso
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