1 Centavo (Provisional Government) 1915 front 1 Centavo (Provisional Government) 1915 back
1 Centavo (Provisional Government) 1915 photo
© Scott Doll

1 Centavo Provisional Government

1915 year
Copper 2.27 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Oaxaca
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
References
Numista
N#39521
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.