© PCGS
© PCGS
20 Pesos Pattern; Jugador De Pelota; Brass
1979 year| Brass | - | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1979 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1979 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#326524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Stylized Mayan drawing, legend on the left with value and date.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CULTURA MAYA
20 PESOS
1979
Mo
Translation: Mayan culture
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Pesos (Pattern; Jugador De Pelota; Brass) 1979 from Mexico made of Brass is a rare and unique coin. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a depiction of a Mesoamerican ballplayer on the obverse, which is a nod to the rich cultural heritage of Mexico's pre-Columbian civilizations. The image of the ballplayer is based on a famous artifact known as the "Jugador de Pelota," which was discovered at the ancient Mayan city of Chichen Itza and is now housed at the National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights Mexico's rich cultural history and its continued appreciation for the art and traditions of its ancestors.
