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1 Peso Provisional Government
1915 yearSilver | - | 27 mm |
Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
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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 |
Numista | N#63278 |
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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.