5 Centavos (Army of the North) 1915 front 5 Centavos (Army of the North) 1915 back
5 Centavos (Army of the North) 1915 photo
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5 Centavos Army of the North

1915 year
Copper - 24 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Jalisco
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
Peso (1915)
Composition
Copper
Diameter
24 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#63208
Rarity index
90%

Reverse

Value

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EJERCITO DEL NORTE
EDO DE JAL.

Unabridged legend:
Ejercito Del Norte
Estado de Jalisco

Translation:
Army of the North
State of Jalisco

Comment

Three different die varieties have been noted, one apparently without the word LIBERTAD on Cap.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from the State of Jalisco, Mexico, issued in 1915, is interesting because it was minted during a time of political and social unrest in the country. The coin features an image of a soldier on one side and the national emblem on the other, symbolizing the struggle for independence and unity that Mexico was facing at the time. Additionally, the fact that it was made of copper, a valuable resource, highlights the importance of this metal in the country's economy and trade during that period.