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60 Pesos Provisional Government; Copper
1916 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | State of Oaxaca |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1916 |
| Value | 60 Pesos |
| Currency | Peso (1915-1916) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63301 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Country name above cap and rays and balance design. Weight, engraver's initials (T.M.) and year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA MEXICANA
902.7 * T.M. * 1916
Engraver: Teofilo Monroy
Edge
Plain
Comment
NOTE: Uses the same dies from KM#755, hence the ORO word (Gold) when this is a Copper coin.Interesting fact
The 60 Pesos coin from the Provisional Government of Oaxaca in 1916 is interesting because it was made of copper, a material that was not commonly used for currency at the time. Most coins from this era were made of silver or gold, but the use of copper for this coin reflects the economic and political instability of the time, as the government was forced to use alternative materials due to a lack of resources. This coin is a unique piece of history that highlights the challenges faced by the Provisional Government of Oaxaca during the Mexican Revolution.