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2014-Mo Type 3, Zacatecas, B-metallic 20 Pesos MS KM-UL Values
Details
Obverse: In the center, the National Shield (Mexican Golden Eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake) in sculpted relief, with the inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” (UNITED MEXICAN STATES) forming a semicircle above it.
Reverse: General Francisco Villa mounted on a horse, with Generals Felipe Ángeles and Pánfilo Natera, central figures in the Taking of Zacatecas. Below, the silhouette of the top of the mountain of La Bufa (cerro de La Bufa), a strategic vantage point for the ongoing battle to gain control of the city. In the upper exergue, the legend “CENTENARIO DE LA TOMA DE ZACATECAS” (Centennial of the Taking of Zacatecas) and in the lower exergue, the years “1914-2014” (alluding to the 100th anniversary), the 20-peso denomination ($20), and the mintmark (M°).
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1992
Coinage Years:
2014-2014
Composition:
Bimetallic; center silver-plated alpaca, 0.65 copper, 0.1 nickel, 0.25 zinc; outer ring 0.92 copper, 0.06 aluminum, 0.02 nickel
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 3, Zacatecas, B-metallic
Variety 2:
KM-UL
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
15.945 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
32 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse Lettering:
CENTENARIO DE LA TOMA DE ZACATECAS Fco. Villa Felipe Angeles Panfilo Natera 1914-2014 $20 Mo
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