20 Centavos Pattern; Pyramid; Brass
1973 year| Brass | 10 g | 28.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1973 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 28.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1973 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#424307 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value at top with radiant Liberty cap in between. Mint mark under cap. In the center is the Pyramid of the Sun surrounded by volcanoes on either side. To the right is Popocatépetl (known as "the Smoking Mountain"), an active volcano, and to the left is Iztaccihuatl (known as "the White Woman), a dormant volcano. Teotihuacán (where the pyramid is located) written at pyramid's base. The denomination and date are at the bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2 LIBERTAD 0
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTAVOS
1971
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Brass in 1973, features a unique pyramid shape, which sets it apart from other coins.