Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 1 Peso, 1914.

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The image depicts an old one peso banknote issued by the "Estado de Chihuahua" in 1915, featuring intricate designs and monochromatic tones with prominent portraits of two unidentified figures in oval frames. The note contains several inscriptions in Spanish, including "El Estado de Chihuahua" and "Pagará al portador en efectivo," indicating the promise to pay the bearer in cash. The serial number "4261181" appears in red ink at the top, while the denomination "Un Peso" is prominently displayed in both the center and corners of the note. The signatures of officials adorn the lower portion, with artistic borders surrounding the currency's details.

The image depicts an old one peso banknote issued by the "Estado de Chihuahua" in 1915, featuring intricate designs and monochromatic tones with prominent portraits of two unidentified figures in oval frames. The note contains several inscriptions in Spanish, including "El Estado de Chihuahua" and "Pagará al portador en efectivo," indicating the promise to pay the bearer in cash. The serial number "4261181" appears in red ink at the top, while the denomination "Un Peso" is prominently displayed in both the center and corners of the note. The signatures of officials adorn the lower portion, with artistic borders surrounding the currency's details.

Name/Title

Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 1 Peso, 1914.

Entry/Object ID

AM9999.263.6110H

Scope and Content

Mexico Currency, State of Chihuahua, 1 Peso, 1914. Serial number 4261181. Stamped 7-20-15 on back. On the front, the portrait on the left is of the President of the United Mexican States, Francisco I. Madero. The portrait on the right is of Governor of the State of Chihuahua, Abraham Gonzales. The image on the back of the bill is the Capital Building in Chihuahua. Following the 1913 military coup of Victoriano Huerta and the issuing of currency not backed by precious metal, several municipalites, businessmen, military leaders and other influential people issued currency.

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Currency, Paper money, Money

Search Terms

Mexico, Chihuahua, Mexico, Mexican Money

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Object Name

Currency

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Sep 6, 2011

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

I. Francisco Madero

Person or Organization

Abraham Gonzales