1870-Ca Mexico 10 Centavos ANACS VF 20

$225.00

This coin was issued during the early years of Mexico’s decimal monetary system, introduced after independence to replace the Spanish real-based system. The Chihuahua Mint (Ca mintmark) played an important role in producing silver coinage for northern Mexico, a region rich in silver mining. By the late 19th century, Mexico’s silver coinage was widely used in international trade, making pieces like this significant in both domestic and global commerce.

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CVC & Collectables proudly presents this 1870 Mexico 10 Centavos, minted at the Chihuahua Mint (Ca), is an early example of decimal coinage in post-independence Mexico. Graded VF 20 by ANACS, this coin exhibits moderate circulation wear but retains clear design details, making it a well-preserved piece of Mexican numismatic history.

Coin Highlights:

  • Issuer: United Mexican States
  • Date: 1870
  • Mint: Chihuahua (Ca mintmark)
  • Denomination: 10 Centavos
  • Composition: Silver (.903 fine, approximately 0.0772 oz actual silver weight)
  • Mintage: 17,000
  • Weight: 2.707 g
  • Diameter: 18 mm
  • Edge: Reeded
  • Grade: ANACS VF 20 — Moderate wear with visible details and even circulation marks.

Obverse:

  • Design: The Mexican coat of arms, featuring an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, symbolizing Mexico’s national identity and Aztec heritage.
  • Inscription: REPUBLICA MEXICANA

Reverse:

  • Design: A radiant Liberty cap, a traditional Mexican symbol of freedom and independence, surrounded by the denomination and date.
  • Inscription: 10 CENTAVOS 1870 Ca

Collectibility:

This 1870-Ca Mexico 10 Centavos is a great addition for collectors. With its VF 20 grade, historical importance, and scarce Chihuahua Mint origin, this coin is a notable piece of Mexican numismatic heritage, offering collectors a well-circulated yet attractive example of early Mexican silver coinage. A solid artifact of post-independence Mexico, reflecting the country’s economic transition and national identity!

Explore a captivating collection of collectible coins from Mexico, spanning from 1500 to the present day, including intriguing revolutionary coins. CVC & Collectables offers a treasure trove of Mexican numismatic history, showcasing the evolution of currency over centuries. Discover these fascinating Mexican coins through this link: CVC & Collectables –  Coins of Mexico

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Condition

Very Fine – 20

Grade

ANACS

Year

1870

Denominations

10 Centavos

Metal Type Silver
Metal Weight 2.707 g
Metal Purity s.900
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