Mexico 1944-M peso
The first specimen was lot 22785 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $763.75. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Peso, 1944-M. NGC MS-68. Tied with just three other examples for the title of finest certified. Featuring gorgeous gem brilliance." This specimen is from a type struck in massive numbers 1920-45 at the Mexico City mint (the last branch mint having closed in 1905). This date is worth only its bullion content in circulated condition. The previous types (KM 453, struck 1910-14 and KM 454, struck 1918-19) had more silver.
Recorded mintage: 35,522,000, a common date.
Specification: 16.66 g, .720 fine silver, .385 troy oz ASW.
Catalog reference: KM-455.
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