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20 Centavos
| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 5 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1905-1914 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13835 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Radiant liberty cap at top. Value at center with mint mark at base between 2 and 0. Date under it, supported by wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
20
M
CENTAVOS
1913
Translation: Liberty
Edge
Reeded - sets of two lines.
Comment
Comparison between 1907 curve (usually looks like a double-punched date, probably due to a corrected or re-used die) and straight (clean hit with 7 as two lines in perfect angle) variants:Although minted from dies provided by the Mexico Mint, with the Mo mintmark, there were 5,434,699 coins minted in 1907 in the New Orleans Mint. This is the only coin minted in the New Orleans Mint for a foreign government.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 20 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Silver (.800) and Copper (.200), is that it was minted during a time of great change and turmoil in Mexico's history. The coin was introduced in 1905, just a few years after the Mexican Revolution, which had overthrown the long-standing dictatorship of Porfirio Díaz and established a new constitutional government. The coin's design, featuring an eagle on the obverse and a liberty cap on the reverse, was meant to symbolize Mexico's newfound independence and democracy. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remained in circulation until 1914, when it was replaced by a new design. Today, it remains a popular collector's item and a symbol of Mexico's rich history and cultural heritage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 M | 2565000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 M | 6860000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 M | 4000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 M | 350000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 M | 1135000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 M | 1150000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 M | 625000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 M | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 M | 1500000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos 1905-1914 coin.
