Chihuahua 1/4 de Real (Cuintilla), Mexico ~1856

Discussion in 'What's it Worth' started by GeorgeM, Oct 9, 2011.

  1. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    I think I've ID'ed a tricky coin that I came across recently, but I have no idea as to the value in G4. It has a reverse almost identical to this:
    http://www.coinquest.com/cgi-bin/cq/coins?main_coin=5558&main_ct_id=35

    The obverse shows a seated liberty (very similar to the design of the Peruvian Sol) with a fairly worn legend that looks like E CHINa. After reviewing a catalog, I may have the legend wrong as the coin seems to be described under #501:
    http://www.archive.org/stream/catalogueofcoins00unitiala/catalogueofcoins00unitiala_djvu.txt


    ...."500. Cuartilla (1/4 real), 1860. Ohv. E. CHIHa LIBER- TAD. Liberty seated to right, holding a spear in left hand; behind, consular fasces; in exergue; e noviara F. Rev. OCTAVO I DE REAL | 1860 | within a wreath of oak and laurel. 30 mm.

    501. Cuartilla (1/4 real), 1865. Similar to No. 500, except date. "


    So, any insight into the value?
     
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  3. ikandiggit

    ikandiggit Currency Error Collector

    Can we see a pic of your coin?
     
  4. GeorgeM

    GeorgeM Well-Known Member

    It is too dark to photograph. Would gladly post one if I could take one.
     
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