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2 Centavos "Zapata Issue" reduced weight
1915 year| Bronze | 3 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 2 Centavos (0.02 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 19 October 1916 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#19394 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 38% |
Reverse
Olive crown surrounding most of the coin, with mint mark at center bottom and date at top on the only free space. At center the value for the coin in a monogram fashion.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
1915
2¢
Mo
Edge
Plain
Comment
A one-year type, these pieces were struck during a short period in July of 1915, while the revolutionary forces of Emiliano Zapata were in control of the Mexico City mint. As with the companion 1 centavo issue, it is smaller than the standard issue coin.Minted only in July 1915. Declared illegal, and to be destroyed, October 19, 1916.
Interesting fact
The 2 Centavos "Zapata Issue" (reduced weight) 1915 coin from Mexico is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and social upheaval in the country. The coin features the image of Emiliano Zapata, a prominent leader of the Mexican Revolution, who fought for land reform and greater rights for peasants. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the revolutionary ideals of freedom, equality, and justice. Additionally, the coin's reduced weight was a result of a decision by the Mexican government to reduce the weight of its coins to save on metal costs during a time of economic hardship.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1915 Mo | 487000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Centavos "Zapata Issue" (reduced weight) 1915 coin.
