


© PCGS
20 Pesos Pattern; Coyolxauhqui; Brass
1978 yearBrass | 22.2 g | 36 mm |
Issuer | Mexico |
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Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
Type | Pattern |
Year | 1978 |
Value | 20 Pesos (20 MXP) |
Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
Composition | Brass |
Weight | 22.2 g |
Diameter | 36 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
Demonetized | 1978 |
Updated | 2024-10-06 |
Numista | N#378740 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Depiction of Coyolxauhqui in the center, with value and year below it and mintmark to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VEINTE PESOS
1978
Mo
Translation: Twenty Pesos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Brass in 1978, features an image of Coyolxauhqui, the Aztec goddess of the moon, on its obverse side. This design was chosen to honor the country's rich cultural heritage and highlight the importance of indigenous mythology in Mexican history.