Mexico 1864-G 5 centavos

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Ponterio sale 155, lot 6472
photo courtesy Ponterio & Associates
Stack's Bowers 2021 ANA sale, lot 45402
photo courtesy Stack's Bowers LLC

The first specimen is from a series struck 1864-66 for the Maximilian regime. This specimen was lot 6472 in Ponterio sale 155 (Baltimore, November 2010), where it sold for $189.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Maximilian. 5 Centavos, 1864-G. Very scarce in high grade. Sharply struck, cleaned. EXTREMELY FINE." Altho this type was demonetized as soon as the Juaristas recaptured Mexico City, its extensive wear suggests that it circulated for many years anyway. The second specimen was lot 45402 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Costa Mesa, CA, August 2021), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[2] noted, "MEXICO. 5 Centavos, 1864-G. Guanajuato Mint. Maximilian. PCGS MS-62 Gold Shield. An attractive example of this hugely popular and interesting coinage, with bold strike and deep, rich toning that shows hints of cobalt and plum."

Specification: 1.35 g, 0.903 fine silver, 14 mm diameter, .039 troy oz ASW.

Recorded mintage: 90,000.

Catalog reference: KM 385.

Source:

  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, and Kent Ponterio, The November 2010 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Bowers and Merena, 2010.
  • Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [2]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The August 2021 ANA sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.

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