Mexico 1875-Ho R 50 centavos

Stack's Bowers February 2024 Collector's Choice sale, lot 73419

This specimen was lot 73419 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, February 2024), where it sold for $140. The catalog description^[1] noted, "MEXICO. 50 Centavos, 1875/4-Ho R. Hermosillo Mint. PCGS AU-50. Overdate variety. A wholesome example without much in the way of wear, this piece offers a clear overdate along with deep ashy toning." Shown is a balance scale fifty centavos, of a type struck 1869-1895. This issue from Hermosillo is slightly scarce; no premium is awarded the overdate.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 13.54 g, 0.903 fine silver, .393 troy oz ASW.

Catalog reference: KM-407.5.

Source:

• Buttrey, T. V., and Clyde Hubbard, A Guide Book of Mexican Coins, 1822 to date, 6th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 1992.
• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
• Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.
• ^[1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, February 2024 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2024.

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