Obverse
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National Coat of arms, eagle left.
EMEngraved by Emilio del Moral
Mexico 2 pesos 1921 MB - Centenary of Independence
Mexico · 1921 · 2 pesosUncommon
N15039 KM462
The coin's story
Commemorative coin Centenary of Independence. Obverse: National Coat of arms, eagle left. Reverse: Winged Victory. Note This coin was the exact silver equivalent of two coins of 1 peso then in circulation. This coin was an ordinary payment method, which is why FDC copies are uncommon. Traveled until 1945.
Reverse
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Winged Victory. Note This coin was the exact silver equivalent of two coins of 1 peso then in circulation. This coin was an ordinary payment method, which is why FDC copies are uncommon. Traveled until 1945.
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Specifications
- Denomination2 pesos
- Year1921
- Mintage1,278,000
- MaterialSilver 0.900
- ShapeRound
- Diameter39 mm
- Thickness3.1 mm
- Weight26.66 g
- EdgeReeded
- ScriptsLatin
Actual size
Actual size compared with the 2 € and 1 € coins. Thickness: 3.1 mm.
Composition
Silver 90 %