Provisional Government Copper 20 Centavos 1915 MS 63 BN
$125.00
$129.06
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| Quantity | Check/Wire | Credit Card |
|---|---|---|
| 1+ | 125.00 | 129.06 |
- SKU: BFB005786
- Categories: WORLD THE AMERICAS MEXICO
The Mexican peso and centavo system was introduced in 1863 as part of a major monetary reform. One peso was divided into 100 centavos, replacing the older real-based system and aligning Mexico with the decimal standard. Coins were struck in copper, silver, and gold, with designs often featuring the national coat of arms and symbols of liberty. The new system modernized Mexico’s currency and established the peso as the foundation of the country’s economy.
This coin was minted during the heart of the Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920. It began as a result of the fraudulent 1910 elections, when incumbent president Porfirio Diaz was reported to have won nearly 99% of the vote despite candidate Francisco Madero’s popularity. Madero denounced the results and called for rebellion. Diaz fled to Spain and Madero was elected, but he was overthrown in a coup in 1913. The next few years saw much instability, with different people attempting to gain power. An insurgent raid in New Mexico prompted U.S. military action against Mexico, but this conflict ended when the U.S. entered World War I. Mexico chose to remain neutral during World War I despite Germany’s attempt to form an alliance. This tumultuous period ended with Álvaro Obregón becoming president in 1920, the first of a series of revolutionary generals to hold office.
This coin was graded MS 63 (mint state 63), using the Sheldon grading scale from 1 to 70. It was graded by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is more information about the coin grade.
Obverse: ESTADO L. Y S. DE OAXACA (translation: Free and sovereign state of Oaxaca) *1915* Bust of Benito Juarez facing left (6th bust)
Reverse: MONEDA PROVISIONAL (translation: Provisional Coin) 20 CENTAVOS; sprigs below
Reference: KM 728
This coin was minted during the heart of the Mexican Revolution, which lasted from 1910 to 1920. It began as a result of the fraudulent 1910 elections, when incumbent president Porfirio Diaz was reported to have won nearly 99% of the vote despite candidate Francisco Madero’s popularity. Madero denounced the results and called for rebellion. Diaz fled to Spain and Madero was elected, but he was overthrown in a coup in 1913. The next few years saw much instability, with different people attempting to gain power. An insurgent raid in New Mexico prompted U.S. military action against Mexico, but this conflict ended when the U.S. entered World War I. Mexico chose to remain neutral during World War I despite Germany’s attempt to form an alliance. This tumultuous period ended with Álvaro Obregón becoming president in 1920, the first of a series of revolutionary generals to hold office.
This coin was graded MS 63 (mint state 63), using the Sheldon grading scale from 1 to 70. It was graded by the Numismatic Grading Company, the official grading service of the American Numismatic Association and the Professional Numismatists Guild. Here is more information about the coin grade.
Obverse: ESTADO L. Y S. DE OAXACA (translation: Free and sovereign state of Oaxaca) *1915* Bust of Benito Juarez facing left (6th bust)
Reverse: MONEDA PROVISIONAL (translation: Provisional Coin) 20 CENTAVOS; sprigs below
Reference: KM 728
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