Mexico 1876-Pi H 50 centavos

Stack's Bowers February 2023 Collector's Choice sale, lot 72191

This specimen was lot 72191 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2023), where it sold for $2,880. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. 50 Centavos, 1876-Pi H. San Luis Potosi Mint. PCGS MS-65. By far the finest certified at either service for this VERY SCARCE date and mintmark combination, and possibly the best known example from the entire series that was struck at San Luis Potosi. Highly lustrous and bright satin surfaces show attractive antique silver tinting and blushes charcoal patina here and there around the peripheries. The eye appeal is simply outstanding, as is the technical quality. A spectacular example destined for the most acclaimed of specialist cabinets." This type was struck at San Luis Potosí 1870-87 and many of the dates are common but this one is scarce. In addition, this type is extremely rare in choice condition from any mint.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.54 g, 0.903 fine silver, .393 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-407.7.

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.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, featuring the David Sterling Collection, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.

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