Mexico 1897-Go R 20 pesos

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Goldberg sale 78, lot 2839
photo courtesy Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

This specimen was lot 2839 in Goldberg sale 78 (Los Angeles, January 2014), where it sold for $1,645. The catalog description[1] noted, "Mexico. 20 Pesos, 1897/6 Go R. Republic. Scales and Liberty Cap. Reverse: Eagle. PCGS graded Genuine, About Uncirculated, Details (Rim Damage)." This specimen is one of a series struck at the Guanajuato mint 1870-1900. Although production was substantial, many dates are rare. Mintage figures are not a reliable indicator of rarity for this type due to the accidents of hoarding; many low mintage issues are readily available while other high mintage issues are very rare.

Recorded mintage: 6,781.

Specification: 33.84 g, 0.875 fine gold, .951 troy oz AGW.

Catalog reference: Fr-124; KM-414.4.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
  • Friedberg, Arthur L. and Ira S. Friedberg, Gold Coins of the World, From Ancient Times to the Present, 9th ed., Clifton, NJ: Coin and Currency Institute, 2017.
  • [1]Goldberg, Ira, Larry Goldberg, Yifu Che and Stephen Harvey, Goldberg sale 78: the pre-Long Beach Auction, Ancient and World Coins, Los Angeles: Goldberg Coins & Collectibles, 2014.

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