1 Peso (Provisional Government) 1915 front 1 Peso (Provisional Government) 1915 back
1 Peso (Provisional Government) 1915 photo
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1 Peso Provisional Government

1915 year
Silver - 27 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Oaxaca
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Peso (1915-1916)
Composition
Silver
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#63278
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Value above sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
UN
PESO

Interesting fact

The 1915 Oaxaca 1 Peso coin made of silver is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was issued during a time of political turmoil in Mexico, when the country was transitioning from a provisional government to a constitutional government, and the coin's design reflects this transition. The obverse features the image of a serpent, which symbolizes the Aztec god Quetzalcoatl and represents the country's indigenous heritage, while the reverse bears the inscription "Estado de Oaxaca" (State of Oaxaca) and the coat of arms of the state. The use of silver in the coin's composition adds to its value and rarity, making it a highly sought-after collector's item.