20 Centavos Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation
1915 year| Silver | - | 19 mm |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1915 |
| Value | 20 Centavos (0.20) |
| Currency | Peso (1915-1916) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63266 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value above sprigs
Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
20
CENTAVOS
Comment
Low relief with long pointed truncation.
Interesting fact
The 1915 20 Centavos coin from the State of Oaxaca is interesting because it was produced during a time of political and economic turmoil in Mexico. The Provisional Government, which issued the coin, was established in 1914 after the ousting of President Victoriano Huerta and lasted until 1917. This period saw the country plagued by political instability, civil war, and foreign intervention. Despite these challenges, the coinage continued to be produced, albeit with some variations in design and materials. The use of silver in the 20 Centavos coin was a common practice during this time, and it remained a widely used denomination in circulation until the mid-20th century.
