Guerrero 1914-GRO 2 pesos

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GB-208, from the San Dimas Collection
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GB-208, from the San Dimas Collection
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This coin was issued by the Zapatistas under conditions where they were unable to part the gold from the silver, so they simply minted the alloy they had. As with any coin struck from hand made dies, numerous varieties exist. Most were promptly melted down as the gold content made them worth more than face value.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: silver and gold.

Catalog reference: KM-643; GB-208.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Utberg, Neil S., The Coins of Mexico, 1536-1963, San Antonio, TX, 1963.

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