50 Centavos (Provisional Government) 1915 front 50 Centavos (Provisional Government) 1915 back
50 Centavos (Provisional Government) 1915 photo
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50 Centavos Provisional Government

1915 year
Silver 4.07 g 22 mm
Description
Issuer
State of Oaxaca
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1915
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Peso (1915-1916)
Composition
Silver
Weight
4.07 g
Diameter
22 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#63272
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Value above sprigs

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MONEDA PROVISIONAL
50
CENTAVOS

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from the State of Oaxaca, issued in 1915, is interesting because it was made of silver, which was a unusual choice for a circulating coin at that time, as most coins were made of copper or nickel.