Colombia 1879-P 1/4 decimo

from the Stack's Bowers 2019 NYINC, part of lot 42580

This specimen was part of lot 42580 in Stack's Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2019), which sold for $180. The catalog description^[1] noted, "COLOMBIA. Lot of (6) 2-1/2 Centavos & (3) 1/4 Decimos, 1875-86. PCGS Certified. 9 pieces in lot. Nice selection of different minors. ...1878, 1879, and 1880 1/4 Decimo, Restrepo type 248, KM-143.2a; ...From the Eldorado Collection of Colombian Coins." This type was struck 1868-81 and perhaps 1888. It is seldom seen in decent condition.

Recorded mintage: unknown but few.

Specification: 0.85 g, 0.666 fine silver.

Catalog reference: Restrepo type 248, KM 143.2a.

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, Matt Orsini and Cris Chatigny, The January 2019 NYINC Sale: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2018.

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