By Greg Cohen Numismatist and Consignment Director
Over 5.7 million silver peso coins were struck at the Zacatecas Mint in 1901; the vast majority feature the assayer initials “FZ.” A very limited number of coins with the “AZ” initials are known, only two of which are currently listed on the NGC Census, one in VF and the example we are pleased to offer in our November Baltimore auction, which has been assigned the AU-58 grade. This is a lovely example of an extremely rare issue, one that will delight advanced collectors of Mexican coins.
This is just one of the many highlights of an extensive Mexican offering that will cross the block in Baltimore. Hundreds of lots of Mexican coins will be offered, anchored by an old collection that has been off the market for decades, from colonial issues through the Revolution, in all metals. Stack’s Bowers and Ponterio have long been specialists in Mexican coinage, and this sale will join the ranks of great Mexican sales of times past.
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