Aguascalientes 1915 2 centavos

Ponterio sale 169, lot 11424

This specimen was lot 11424 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $646. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. Revolution Aguas Calientes. 2 Centavos, 1915. Square front "2". Reeded edge. EXTREMELY FINE." This coin was issued by the Villistas and was accompanied by one, five and twenty centavos. Numerous varieties exist; the SCWC mentions square and round front "2's" and reeded and plain edge.

Recorded mintage: unknown but not rare.

Specification: 3.55 g, copper, 19 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-602.2; GB-7.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• 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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