Mexican Revolutionary Coinage: Chihuahua GB 72 "Sevilla"

 

Note: This is a variant of GB 72 that is not listed in GB. The variant is a so-called "pattern" but it is believed to be a coin made some time after the revolution. The difference from GB-72 is that the variant lists the engraver on both sides as "Sevilla" while the original one has Salazar on the obverse and Sevilla on the reverse.

While these are usually called patterns, they may actually more properly be called fantasies. They are known in lead, silver, brass and copper.

 

GB 72 Silver Sevilla Obverse

GB 72 "Sevilla" Obverse in Silver

GB 72 Silver Sevilla Reverse

GB 72 "Sevilla" Reverse in Silver

GB 72 "Sevilla" Obverse in Lead

GB 72 "Sevilla" Reverse in Lead

Photos courtesy of Angel Smith.

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