Nicaragua 1917 1/2 centavo

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CNG Lissner collection, lot 1961
from the Mountain Groan Collection
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This specimen was lot 1961 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $54.45. The catalog description[1] noted, "NICARAGUA, Republic. 1838-pres. Æ 1/2 Centavo. Philadelphia mint. Dated 1917. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63 BN. Lovely evenly toned over light chocolate brown surfaces. Only coin of the date graded." This type was struck 1912-17, 1922-24, 1934-37 and is fairly common.

Recorded mintage: 720,000.

Specification: bronze, 17 mm diameter, this specimen Ø16 mm, 2.44 g, 6h axis.

Catalog reference: KM 10; Y 10.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Flores, Luis H., Nicaragua: Its Coins, Paper Money, Medals and Tokens, Managua: La Prensa, 2002.
  • Harris, Robert P., A Guide Book of Modern Latin American Coins, Racine, WI: Whitman Publishiing Co., 1966.
  • Raymond, Wayte, The Coins of Central America, Silver and Copper, 1824-1940, New York: Wayte Raymond Inc., 1941.
  • Robinson, Charles, The Coins of Central America, 1733-1965, San Benito, TX: 1965.
  • Stickney, Brian, A Monetary History of Central America, New York: American Numismatic Society, 2017.
  • [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.

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