© Scott Doll
© Scott Doll
20 Centavos Provisional Government; Curved Bottom, with TM
1915 year| Copper | 29 mm |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | Bank of Oaxaca |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1915-1916) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#435516 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend between the ends of an open wreath (with TM below wreath). Value in the center, all within a border of half-moons convex inwardly.
- With TM below wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
20
CENTAVOS
Translation: Provisional Coin
Edge
Corded or Plain
Comment
6th Bust.
Type I obverse & reverse die.
Obverse:
- Tiny, almost non-existent period after L. and S.
- Incuse dots in stars
- Bust is Utberg's portrait c
Reverse:
-Spur on left side of “D” of “Moneda”.
-"L" of IONAL is re-engraved (Vertical Stroke)
-Line connects top of “A” to bottom of “L”
-Spur on right side of numeral “0”
-With “TM” below wreath.
Interesting fact
The 1915 20 Centavos coin from Oaxaca is a rare and unique coin that features a curved bottom, which was a distinctive feature of coins minted during the Provisional Government of Mexico. This design was implemented to make the coin easily distinguishable from other coins in circulation, and it has become a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
