Mexico 1949 peso

Ponterio sale 169, lot 11405

This specimen was lot 11405 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $1,998. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. Peso, 1949. NGC AU Details--Surface Hairlines." This type was issued in large numbers 1947-48. A small quantity was made in 1949 but never officially released. Of course, a few got out and are now famous rarities. The next issue of pesos was only .300 fine.

Recorded mintage: 4,000,000.

Specification: 14 g, .500 silver, .400 copper, .060 nickel, .040 zinc, 32 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 456.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• Elizondo, Carlos A., Eight Reales and Pesos of the New World, San Antonio, TX: 1968.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Raymond, Wayte, The Silver Dollars of North and South America, 2nd Ed., Racine, WI: Whitman Publishing, 1964.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• ^[1]Ponterio, Richard, Ponterio sale 169: The November 2012 Baltimore Auction, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers, LLC, 2012.

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