20 Centavos Type 1 National Emblem

Features

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1943-1955
Value	20 Centavos (0.20 MXP)
Currency	Peso (1823-1992)
Composition	Brass (95% Copper, 5% Zinc)
Weight	10 g
Diameter	28.5 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 3933
References	KM# 439, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 38 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

The Mexican coat of arms with a legend at the top supported by a wreath with a beaded rim

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United Mexican States

Reverse

The value at the top with the radiant Liberty cap in between and the mintmark underneath, with the pyramid at the center motive along with landscape, consisting of the volcanoes Ixtaccihuatl and Popocatepetl in addition to many plants, with the value and date at the bottom. Teotihuacán (where the pyramid is located) written at the pyramid's base to the left.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
20
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTAVOS
1944

Translation:
20
Mo
TEOTIHUACÁN
CENTS
1944

Edge

Plain

Mint

Mo	Casa de Moneda de México, Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
Undetermined
1943 Mo	46 350 000	$ 0.15	$ 0.15	$ 0.50	$ 0.83	$ 1.70	$ 1.70		34%
1944 Mo	83 650 000	$ 0.14	$ 0.33	$ 0.48	$ 0.51	$ 0.75	$ 2.00	$ 11	49%
1945 Mo	26 081 000	$ 0.10	$ 0.15	$ 0.38	$ 1.10	$ 1.50	$ 3.90	$ 7.70	23%
1946 Mo	25 695 000	$ 0.10	$ 0.14	$ 0.16	$ 0.74	$ 1.50	$ 5.30	$ 15	22%
1951 Mo	11 385 000	$ 0.10	$ 0.12	$ 0.36	$ 1.90	$ 1.90	$ 1.90	$ 120	12%
1952 Mo	6 560 000		$ 0.25	$ 0.54	$ 0.96	$ 3.60	$ 11	$ 35	8%
1953 Mo	26 948 000	$ 0.13	$ 0.23	$ 0.23	$ 0.34	$ 0.60	$ 3.10	$ 4.90	23%
1954 Mo	40 108 000	$ 0.13	$ 0.14	$ 0.30	$ 0.58	$ 0.95	$ 1.80	$ 7.60	29%
1955 Mo	16 950 000			$ 0.33	$ 1.10	$ 1.90	$ 3.80	$ 28	11%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232344 Lot 61470	Oct 26, 2023	1944 Mo	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24277	May 7, 2023	1944 Mo	UNC (NGC MS67 Red)	USD 432.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 November 5 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61346 Lot 21210	Nov 5, 2023	1945 Mo	UNC (PCGS MS66 Red)	USD 154.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24278	May 7, 2023	1951 Mo	UNC (PCGS MS65 Red and Brown)	USD 216.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 90 Lot 1955	Jul 18, 2023	1951 Mo	XF	USD 8.71 (EUR 8.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1241	May 27, 2023	1951 Mo	XF	USD 7.62 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 84 Lot 1242	May 27, 2023	1952 Mo	UNC	USD 34.84 (EUR 32.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330 Lot 23308	Jul 16, 2023	1955 Mo	UNC (NGC MS66 Red)	USD 73.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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