Mexico 1939-Mo 2 centavos
This specimen was lot 73274 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), where it sold for $312. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. 2 Centavos, 1939-Mo. Mexico City Mint. NGC MS-66 Red Brown. A tremendous amount of character is presented on this exceptional example, featuring a delightful red-brown backdrop complemented by a vibrant cobalt-violet tone. Great eye appeal is on full display." This specimen is an example of a type struck 1905-06, 1920-29, 1935, 1939, 1941 at Mexico City. In 1905, the coinage was overhauled and all new types were introduced, including new one, five, ten, twenty and fifty centavos. This was the first two centavos issue since the failed copper-nickel experiment of 1882-83. This date is fairly common. However, after its production ended in 1941, mint authorities did not see fit to introduce a replacement and none of the denomination have been struck since.
Recorded mintage: 5,000,000, a common date.
Specification: 6 g, bronze, 25 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 419.
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- [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The May 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.
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