10 Centavos (Provisional Government; Curved Bottom) 1915 front 10 Centavos (Provisional Government; Curved Bottom) 1915 back
10 Centavos (Provisional Government; Curved Bottom) 1915 photo
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10 Centavos Provisional Government; Curved Bottom

1915 year
Copper 5 g 21.3 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Oaxaca
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
10 Centavos (0.10)
Currency
Peso (1915-1916)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5 g
Diameter
21.3 mm
Thickness
1.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#16714
Rarity index
78%

Reverse

Value in the center, with a half wreath beneath and legend above.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
10 CENTAVOS

Edge

Corded.

Comment

6th bust.

Interesting fact

The 10 Centavos coin from the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, issued in 1915, has a unique feature - it has a curved bottom. This design was implemented to make the coin easier to distinguish from other coins in circulation, particularly for the visually impaired.