Difference between revisions of "Mexico 1919-M 20 centavos"
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| − | This specimen was lot 1944 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $181.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "MEXICO, Estados Unidos Mexicanos. 1905-pres. AR 20 Centavos. Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1919 M. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem toned uncirculated with very satiny surfaces. Smaller type of 1919 and none graded higher. A relatively rare coin and especially rare in this grade. Purchased from Art Garnett, 1968." The twenty centavos of 1905-14 ([[Mexico 1912-M 20 centavos|KM 435]]) was 5 g, 0.800 fine; this one year type minted in the final phase of the Revolution is 3.62 g, 0.800 fine, and the final silver type of 1920-43 (KM 438) was 3.33 g, .720 fine. Tho the SCWC awards this date a premium, it is not rare. | + | This specimen was lot 1944 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $181.50. The catalog description<sup>[1]</sup> noted, "MEXICO, Estados Unidos Mexicanos. 1905-pres. AR 20 Centavos. Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1919 M. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem toned uncirculated with very satiny surfaces. Smaller type of 1919 and none graded higher. A relatively rare coin and especially rare in this grade. Purchased from Art Garnett, 1968." The twenty centavos of 1905-14 ([[Mexico 1912-M 20 centavos|KM 435]]) was 5 g, 0.800 fine; this one year type minted in the final phase of the Revolution is 3.62 g, 0.800 fine, and the final silver type of 1920-43 (KM 438) was 3.33 g, 0.720 fine. Tho the SCWC awards this date a premium, it is not rare. |
''Recorded mintage:'' 4,155,000. | ''Recorded mintage:'' 4,155,000. | ||
Revision as of 08:36, 29 September 2024
This specimen was lot 1944 in Classical Numismatic Group's auction of the Richard Lissner collection (Chicago, August 2014), where it sold for $181.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO, Estados Unidos Mexicanos. 1905-pres. AR 20 Centavos. Ciudad de México (Mexico City) mint. Dated 1919 M. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem toned uncirculated with very satiny surfaces. Smaller type of 1919 and none graded higher. A relatively rare coin and especially rare in this grade. Purchased from Art Garnett, 1968." The twenty centavos of 1905-14 (KM 435) was 5 g, 0.800 fine; this one year type minted in the final phase of the Revolution is 3.62 g, 0.800 fine, and the final silver type of 1920-43 (KM 438) was 3.33 g, 0.720 fine. Tho the SCWC awards this date a premium, it is not rare.
Recorded mintage: 4,155,000.
Specification: 3.62 g, 0.800 fine silver, 19 mm diameter, reeded edge, this specimen Ø18 mm, 3.63 g, 6h axis.
Catalog reference: KM 436.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
- [1]Teller, M. Louis, and Victor England, Jr., The Richard Lissner Collection, Lancaster, PA: Classical Numismatic Group, 2014.
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