Mexico 1870-Ca 10 centavos

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from the San Dimas Collection
from the San Dimas Collection
Ponterio sale 159, lot 8909
photo courtesy Ponterio & Associates
from the Mountain Groan Collection
Mexico 1870Ca 10 centavos rev DSL.jpg

This type was originally struck in San Luis Potosí in 1863, as Maximilian's troops advanced, and revived for use at Chihuahua 1868-70. Of the three dates, 1870 is the most available. It is much scarcer than the regular type, particularly if one is seeking a well struck specimen. The second specimen was lot 8909 in Ponterio sale 159 (Baltimore, March 2011), where it sold for $1,150. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Chihuahua. 10 Centavos, 1870-Ca. Rare type in this high grade. Toned. NGC MS-63."

Recorded mintage: 17,000.

Specification: 2.707 g, 0.903 fine silver, .078 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 401.1.

Source:

  • 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.
  • [1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 159: the March 2011 Baltimore Auction, featuring the Len Novotny collection, Irvine, CA: Stack's-Bowers & Ponterio, 2011.

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