20 Pesos Defense of Veracruz

€63,967.00
IssuerMexico
Year2014
TypeCirculating commemorative coins
Value20 Pesos
CurrencyNew Peso (1992-date)
CompositionBimetallic: copper-nickel centre in brass ring
Weight15.945 g
Dimensions32.0 mm
Thickness2 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#978
Obverse descriptionIssuer`s name above its coat of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
(Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse descriptionThe back side of the coin has the relief figures of Virgilio Uribe and José Azueta, and underneath them, Mexico’s Naval Academy building. The figures of civilians defending the port of Veracruz appear on the left side of the coin and an anchor on the right side.  In the upper exergue, there is the legend “CENTENARIO DE LA GESTA HEROICA DE VERACRUZ” (CENTENARY OF THE HEROIC DEED OF THE PORT OF VERACRUZ) and the names “José Azueta” and “Virgilio Uribe” underneath it. In the lower exergue, there is the word “Escuela Naval” (Naval Academy) and the years “1914-2014”. Finally, on the left side of the field, there is Mexico’s mint mark, and on the right side, the $20 denomination
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCENTENARIO DE LA GESTA HEROICA DE VERACRUZ . Jose Azueta . Virgilio Uribe. Escuela Naval . Mo . $20
(Translation: CENTENARY OF THE HEROIC DEED OF VERACRUZ Naval Academy)
EdgeSegmented reeding.
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage2014 Mo - - 4 977 000
Catalog ID2901509840
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