20 Pesos Toma de Zacatecas

€64,587.00
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#979
Obverse descriptionIssuer`s name above its coat of arms.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
(Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse descriptionGeneral 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°).
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCENTENARIO DE LA TOMA DE ZACATECAS Fco. Villa Felipe Angeles Panfilo Natera 1914-2014 $20 Mo
EdgeSegmented reeding
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage2014 Mo - - 992 000
Catalog ID1991398260
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