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1 Centavo Provisional Government
1915 yearCopper | 2.27 g | 18 mm |
Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
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Type | Standard circulation coin |
Year | 1915 |
Value | 1 Centavo (0.01) |
Currency | Peso (1915-1916) |
Composition | Copper |
Weight | 2.27 g |
Diameter | 18 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#39521 |
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Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Value in the center, with a half wreath beneath and legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
C1
Edge
Corded
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued in 1915, features an image of a serpent on the obverse side, which is a symbol of the indigenous Zapotec culture that is deeply rooted in the region's history and mythology.