Mexico 1986 200 pesos KM-526

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from the Stack's Bowers 2020 Collector's Choice sale, part of lot 73279
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This specimen was part of lot 73279 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Santa Ana, CA, June 2020), which sold for $288. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Duo of Silver Denominations (2 Pieces), 1986-2010. Mexico City Mint. NGC or PCGS Certified. 1) 200 Pesos, 1986- Mo. NGC MS-69. World Cup of Soccer. 2) 10 Pesos, 2010-Mo. PCGS PROOF-68 Deep Cameo. Revolutionaries. A charming pair, with highly mirrored surfaces and supremely frosted devices." Mexico issued several commemoratives for her hosting the World Cup of 1986, which was marred by a massive earthquake which badly damaged Mexico City. Another 200 pesos was issued in 1986 (KM 525) in copper-nickel. It may have actually circulated.

Recorded mintage: 23,489 + KM 525 (copper-nickel).

Specification: 62.21 g, 0.999 fine silver, 2 oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM 526.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Orsini, Matt, Richard Ponterio and Kyle Ponterio, The February 2020 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2020.

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