Hidalgo del Parral 1913 peso KM-610

Ponterio sale 169, lot 11429

This specimen was lot 11429 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $9,988. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. Revolution. Chihuahua. Hidalgo del Parral. 'Bolita' Peso, 1913. NGC AU Details--Surface Hairlines." This silver peso issued in the state of Chihuahua is called the "Bolita" after the circle surrounding the "1" on the reverse. It is one of the better known rarities of revolutionary coinage whereas the regular Hidalgo del Parral peso (KM 611) is only scarce.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: 30 g, silver.

Catalog reference: KM-610; GB-78.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• Harris, Robert P., A Guide Book of Modern Latin American Coins, Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing Co., 1966.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

Link to:

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• return to Coinage of the Mexican Revolution