20 Centavos (Type 1 National Emblem) 1943-1955 front 20 Centavos (Type 1 National Emblem) 1943-1955 back
20 Centavos (Type 1 National Emblem) 1943-1955 photo
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20 Centavos Type 1 National Emblem

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc) 10 g 28.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1943-1955
Value
20 Centavos (0.20&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)
Weight
10 g
Diameter
28.5 mm
Thickness
2.2 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3933
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

The value at the top with the radiant Liberty cap in between and the mintmark underneath, with the pyramid at the center motive along with landscape, consisting of the volcanoes Ixtaccihuatl and Popocatepetl in addition to many plants, with the value and date at the bottom. Teotihuacán (where the pyramid is located) written at the pyramid's base to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTAVOS
1944

Translation:
20
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTS
1944

Edge

Plain

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