Cuencame 1914 peso KM-622

Ponterio sale 169, lot 11438

This specimen was lot 11438 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $646. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. Revolution. Durango, Cuencame. Peso, 1914. NGC AU-55. 'Muera Huerta'." The famous "Muera Huerta" (Death to the dictator Huerta) peso was issued in numerous varieties while the Villistas occupied Durango state. This is the most common type but always in demand.

Recorded mintage: unknown but fairly scarce.

Specification: 23.4 g, silver, 38.5 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-622; GB-87.

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.

Link to:

• Hidalgo del Parral 1913 peso KM-610
• Mexico 1913 peso
• Durango 1914 centavo KM-628
• 1914 nickel 5 centavos
• 1914 bronze 5 centavos
• Cuencame 1914 peso KM-620
• Cuencame 1914 peso KM-621
• Coins and currency dated 1914
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