Mexico 1948 peso
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This specimen was lot 71649 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, October 2021), where it sold for $576. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Peso, 1948-Mo. Mexico City Mint. PCGS MS-66. Tied with just three other examples for the top spot in the PCGS census, this Gem presents a rather alluring nature to its peripheral toning, all while being paired with tremendous cartwheel luster." 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: 22,915,000.
Specification: 14 g, 0.500 fine silver, 32 mm diameter.
Catalog reference: KM 456.
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- 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]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, The October 2021 Collector's Choice sale: World and Ancient Coins, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2021.
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