CVC & Collectables presents this scarce 1915 Mexico 2 Centavos is a revolutionary-era issue attributed to Puebla/Tetela and bearing the distinctive “E. DE PU.” inscription. Struck during the turbulent years of the Mexican Revolution, these locally produced issues reflect the shortage of regular federal coinage and the need for regional currency. This example is particularly desirable in Mint State, certified NGC MS63 BN.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1915
- Denomination: 2 Centavos
- Issuing Region: Puebla
- Attribution: Puebla/Tetela
- Inscription: “E. DE PU.”
- Period: Mexican Revolution
- Composition: Copper
- Grade: NGC MS63 BN
- Color Designation: BN (Brown)
- Obverse: Displays the Mexican eagle with wings spread above a wreath, surrounded by REPUBLICA MEXICANA, with the date 1915 below.
- Reverse: Features a large central 2 surrounded by the denomination and regional inscriptions, including the distinctive E. DE PU. designation.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded MS63 BN by NGC.
Mexican Revolution History
This Puebla/Tetela 2 Centavos belongs to that fascinating period of decentralized revolutionary coinage. Its crude manufacture, irregular lettering and locally executed design are characteristic of many Mexican Revolution issues and give each surviving example considerable individual character.
Collectibility
Mexican Revolutionary coinage is a specialized field with numerous regional issues, varieties and locally produced designs. The Puebla/Tetela attribution and “E. DE PU.” inscription make this a distinctive 1915 issue, while its NGC MS63 BN grade is especially appealing for a coin produced under the difficult conditions of the Revolution. Discover more fascinating Mexican coins through this link: Coins of Mexico
