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This specimen is one of a type struck in [[Mexico]] 1869-81 and 1886-97. Durango struck this type 1879-80 and 1891 only and all the dates are scarce in nice condition. Mexico City also struck centavos in 1879. No mintmasters' initials appear on the copper coinage.
 
This specimen is one of a type struck in [[Mexico]] 1869-81 and 1886-97. Durango struck this type 1879-80 and 1891 only and all the dates are scarce in nice condition. Mexico City also struck centavos in 1879. No mintmasters' initials appear on the copper coinage.

Revision as of 21:04, 26 February 2023

from the Mountain Groan Collection
Mexico 1879Do centavo rev DSL.jpg

This specimen is one of a type struck in Mexico 1869-81 and 1886-97. Durango struck this type 1879-80 and 1891 only and all the dates are scarce in nice condition. Mexico City also struck centavos in 1879. No mintmasters' initials appear on the copper coinage.

Recorded mintage: 110,000.

Specification: 8 g, copper, 25 mm diameter, reeded edge.

Catalog reference: KM 391.2.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Meyer, Greg, The Republic One Centavo, 1841-1905, San Antonio, TX: Nopalitos Publishing, 2010.
  • Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.

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