5 Centavos (Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation) 1915 front 5 Centavos (Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation) 1915 back
5 Centavos (Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation) 1915 photo
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5 Centavos Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation

1915 year
Copper 4.5 g 22.0 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Oaxaca
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency
Peso (1915-1916)
Composition
Copper
Weight
4.5 g
Diameter
22.0 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#31985
Rarity index
74%

Reverse

Value above springs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
5 CENTAVOS

Edge

Corded

Comment

2nd Bust. Long, pointed truncation.

Interesting fact

The 5 Centavos coin from the State of Oaxaca, Mexico, has an interesting feature. It has a low relief, long pointed truncation, which means that the edges of the coin are not rounded but instead have a sharp, pointed shape. This unique design feature was used to distinguish the coin from other coins in circulation at the time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1915  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Provisional Government; Low Relief, Long Pointed Truncation) 1915 coin.