Guatemala 1951 25 centavos
This specimen was lot 74248 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2022), where it sold for $900. The catalog description[1] noted, "GUATEMALA. 25 Centavos, 1951. PCGS MS-65. This beauty is already RARE by virtue of the low mintage, but the state of preservation of this example makes it even more enticing, as only 5 examples have ever been certified as finer between NGC and PCGS. The problem free surfaces are covered in russet and plum toning that waxes and wanes in intensity, making this Gem a work of art. From the Hobart Collection." This type was struck 1950-59 and most dates are common altho the 1951 is scarce. Guatemala closed her mint in the 1920's, so this was probably made in London or Mexico City.
Recorded mintage: 11,000.
Specification: 8.33 g, 0.720 fine silver, 27 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM-258.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
- Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The February 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancients & World Coins, Featuring Selections from the Kings Norton Mint Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2022.
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