Oaxaca 1915 5 pesos Fr-177

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from Stack's Bowers 2016 ANA sale, lot 22794
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This specimen was lot 22794 in Stack's Bowers ANA sale (Anaheim, CA, August 2016), where it sold for $940. The catalog description[1] noted, "MEXICO. Oaxaca. 5 Peso, 1915. PCGS MS-63 Secure Holder. An impressive mint state example with strong luster attesting to its state of preservation. Struck from rusty brushed dies, not an uncommon occurrence with these regional issues. Some deep oxblood toning near rime but mostly a strong golden yellow color with good eye appeal." The state of Oaxaca more or less seceded from Mexico during the Revolution and declared itself neutral in the conflict. It was spared the brunt of the fighting, which occurred in the north and around Mexico City. The state also issued the widest variety of coinage, ranging from copper one centavos to gold sixty pesos. A five pesos was also minted in silver (KM 751). Native son Benito Juarez was prominently featured as often as possible.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: .175 fine gold, 19 mm diameter.

Catalog reference: Fr-177; GB-372; KM-750.

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, The August 2016 Anaheim ANA Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Santa Ana, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2016.

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