© Scott Doll
© Scott Doll
1 Centavo
1915 year| Silver (.8951) | 2.91 g | 17.37 mm |
| Issuer | State of Aguascalientes (Mexican States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
| Currency | Peso (1915) |
| Composition | Silver (.8951) |
| Weight | 2.91 g |
| Diameter | 17.37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#422467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value within 3/4 wreath below date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1915
1 ₵
Edge
Reeded and Plain varieties
Comment
Note: weight and diameter varies.
Sanchez Garza reported that 50 sets were struck as presentation pieces.
Joe Flores reports that 8 to 10 silver large-date 1 cent strikes exist.
This coin appears to have been struck from a much cruder pair of dies compared to the small
date variety. The edge reeding is also different than what is seen on the small date variety.
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from the State of Aguascalientes (Mexican States) made of Silver (.8951) weighing 2.91 g is interesting because it was minted during a time of great change in Mexico. The coin was issued in 1915, just a few years after the Mexican Revolution, which overthrew the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and established a new constitution and government. The coin's design, featuring an eagle on the obverse and the state's coat of arms on the reverse, reflects the country's newfound independence and pride in its heritage. Additionally, the use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and historical significance, as silver was a highly valued resource at the time.