2 Pesos Campo Morado

Émetteur State of Guerrero
Année 1915
Type Standard circulation coin
Valeur 2 Pesos
Devise Peso (1914-1917)
Composition Electrum
Poids 26.1 g
Diamètre 38 mm
Épaisseur
Forme Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Graveur(s)
En circulation jusqu’à
Référence(s) KM#660
Description de l’avers
Écriture de l’avers Latin
Légende de l’avers
Description du revers
Écriture du revers Latin
Légende du revers
Tranche
Atelier
Tirage 1915 Co Mo - -
ID Numisquare 1941512060
Informations supplémentaires

Historical Context: The 1915 2 Pesos Campo Morado from the State of Guerrero is a poignant artifact of the tumultuous Mexican Revolution. Issued amidst intense civil strife and fractured central authority, these necessity coins were vital for local commerce. Guerrero, a hotbed of revolutionary activity, saw various factions minting their own currency. This specific issue, bearing the name Campo Morado, signifies a localized provisional government's effort to stabilize economic transactions, reflecting the desperate need for circulating medium when national output was unreliable.

Artistry: The 2 Pesos Campo Morado's design, typical of revolutionary issues, exhibits a utilitarian and provincial aesthetic. While a specific engraver is unknown, the stylistic school leans towards folk art, characterized by direct, often simplified motifs. Common designs include the national eagle, the Phrygian cap of liberty, and the denomination, rendered with a raw, powerful expressiveness reflecting the urgency of its creation rather than classical precision. The electrum composition itself adds to its unique visual character.

Technical/Grading: Struck from electrum, a natural gold-silver alloy, the 2 Pesos Campo Morado typically presents challenges for consistent striking. High-points, such as the eagle

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