Colombia 1871-M 10 pesos

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen was struck in Medellin, Colombia, in 1871. This type was struck at Bogotá 1862-66, Medellin 1863-71 and Popayán 1864-76. It is the most available ten pesos of the nineteenth century but all are expensive.

Recorded mintage: 6,018.

Specification: 16.13 g, 0.900 fine gold, .467 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: KM 141.2, Fr-104.

Source:

• Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.

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• 1871-B ½ décimo
• 1871-M peso
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• 1871-P 20 pesos
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