Mexico 1869-Mo centavo

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Ponterio sale 169, lot 22350
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from the Mountain Groan Collection
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The first specimen was lot 22350 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it did not sell. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Mexico City. Centavo, 1869-Mo. NGC Unc Details--Surface Hairlines. Some remaining luster around devices." Altho Mexico City is a common mint for bronze centavos, the early dates are scarce in nice condition.

Recorded mintage: 1,874,000.

Specification: 8 g, copper, 25 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM-391.6.

Source:

  • Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.
  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

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