CVC & Collectables presents a 1914 2 Pesos silver coin struck in Guerrero during the turbulent years of the Mexican Revolution. Graded NGC AU Details, this large-format coin is often misunderstood as containing gold due to the “ORO: 0,595” inscription. However, this specific issue is struck entirely in silver, with no measurable gold content, aligning with emergency coinage practices of the period.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: State of Guerrero, Mexico
- Date: 1914
- Denomination: 2 Pesos
- Composition: Silver (no gold content)
- Diameter: 39 mm
- Grade: NGC AU Details
- References: KM# 643, G-B# 212
Obverse:
Features the Mexican national coat of arms—eagle devouring a snake atop a cactus—with surrounding inscription:
“REPUBLICA MEXICANA / DOS PESOS GRO. 1914:”
Reverse:
A powerful design showing a radiant sun face above mountain peaks, inscribed with the revolutionary motto:
“REFORMA, LIBERTAD, JUSTICIA Y LEY”
Below: “ORO: 0,595”—intended to imply value stability, not actual gold content.
Collectibility:
This is a high-grade survivor of a seldom-seen revolutionary coin. With bold detail and historical resonance, it is a key type for collectors of Mexican civil war coinage, state-issued currency, or Latin American monetary history.
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
