Cuencame 1914 peso KM-620

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Ponterio sale 169, lot 11435
Cuencame 1914 peso rev Ponterio 169-11435.jpg

This specimen was lot 11435 in Ponterio sale 169 (Baltimore, November 2012), where it sold for $11,162. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Revolution. Durango, Cuencame. Peso, 1914. NGC MS-61. Legendary Six Star 'Muera Huerta'." The famous "Muera Huerta" (Death to the dictator Huerta) was issued in numerous varieties while the Villistas occupied Durango state. This is the rarest type.

Recorded mintage: unknown but rare.

Specification: silver, 38 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: KM-620; GB-84.

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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