Colombia 1871-P 1/4 decimo

from the Stack's Bowers 2018 ANA sale, part of lot 44297

This specimen was part of lot 44297 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Philadelphia, August 2018), which sold for $120. The catalog description^[1] noted, "COLOMBIA. Lot of (5) 1/4 Decimos, 1871-1874. Popayan Mint. VF-25, VF-35 (2), EF-40, AU Detail--Tooled (PCGS). 5 pieces in lot. All KM-143.2a, Restrepo type 248. 1871, 1872/1, 1872 (filled 2, Restrepo 248.19a), 1873, and 1874 (8/8/8, Restrepo 248.25b). Very interesting study set for the variety specialist. Only the 1873 exhibits damage (VF Details-Tooled), remainder show even wear and various degrees of toning. From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian Coins." This coin is a quarter décimo, or 1/40 of a peso (a quarter real is 1/32 of a peso); this denomination was struck at Bogotá 1868-71 and 1881 and Popayán (shown here) 1868-81. None are common, particularly in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 155,000, a scarce date.

Specification: 0.85 g, 0.666 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-143.2a, Restrepo-248.

Source:

• 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.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Kyle Ponterio and Chris Chatigny, The August 2018 Philadelphia ANA Auction: World Coins and Selections from the El Dorado Collection of Colombian Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2018.

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