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| − | This specimen is one of a type struck at the Popayán mint 1866 only. This specimen was part of lot 31967 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), which sold for $493.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Republic Lot of 25 Minors, Denominations, dates, and grades vary. Close inspection is a must." Like most of the minors issued by Popayán in this period, this type is scarce. A earlier type of 1863-64 struck in .900 fine silver is slightly more available ([[Colombia 1864-P decimo|KM 145.2]]) but most collectors must content themselves with a Bogotá product ([[Colombia 1866-B decimo|KM 145.1]]). | + | This specimen is one of a type struck at the Popayán mint 1866 only. This specimen was part of lot 31967 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), which sold for $493.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "Republic Lot of 25 Minors, Denominations, dates, and grades vary. Close inspection is a must." Like most of the minors issued by Popayán in this period, this type is scarce. A earlier type of 1863-64 struck in 0.900 fine silver is slightly more available ([[Colombia 1864-P decimo|KM 145.2]]) but most collectors must content themselves with a Bogotá product ([[Colombia 1866-B decimo|KM 145.1]]). |
''Recorded mintage:'' 34,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 34,000. | ||
Revision as of 18:50, 14 September 2023
This specimen is one of a type struck at the Popayán mint 1866 only. This specimen was part of lot 31967 in Heritage sale 3040 (Chicago, April 2015), which sold for $493.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Republic Lot of 25 Minors, Denominations, dates, and grades vary. Close inspection is a must." Like most of the minors issued by Popayán in this period, this type is scarce. A earlier type of 1863-64 struck in 0.900 fine silver is slightly more available (KM 145.2) but most collectors must content themselves with a Bogotá product (KM 145.1).
Recorded mintage: 34,000.
Specification: 2.5 g, .835 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM 145.2a.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Restrepo, Jorge Emilio, Monedas de Colombia, 1619-2006, Medellin, Colombia: Impresiones Rojo, 2006.
- [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and David Michaels, Heritage Signature Auction 3040, featuring the Santa Maria, the Alan Dean and the Valley View Life Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2015.
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