100 pesos 1914

Common. While this note represents an important historical period in Mexican numismatics, the Provisional Government issued 100 peso notes in reasonably substantial quantities during September-October 1914. Series F examples remain available to collectors at moderate prices, and the AU condition grade, though desirable, is not exceptionally scarce for this denomination. The 'REVALIDADO' overprint, rather than being rare, indicates official government processing of surviving notes, suggesting adequate surviving populations.

This note was issued during the Mexican Revolution under the Provisional Government of Mexico, specifically authorized by decree on September 19, 1914, a period of significant political upheaval and currency instability in Mexico. The central imagery—the Mexican national eagle perched on a nopal cactus—represents the founding myth of Tenochtitlan and served as an assertion of national sovereignty during a time when multiple factions issued competing currency. The 'REVALIDADO' overprint indicates official government action to authenticate and legitimize provisional currency amid widespread counterfeiting and lack of confidence in the monetary system during the Revolution.

The obverse features an ornate frame with red and black decorative borders enclosing a central oval vignette containing Mexico's national emblem: an eagle with spread wings perched upon a prickly pear cactus (nopal), a symbol rooted in Aztec mythology and the founding of Mexico City. To the left of this central motif stands an allegorical female figure in classical Greco-Roman draped clothing, representing either Liberty or the Mexican nation itself, dated 1914. The denomination '100' appears in ornate numerals in the upper right, with series and issuing information distributed across the note. The reverse displays a sophisticated circular medallion with radiating lines creating a sun or starburst effect, symbolizing enlightenment and national renewal, surrounded by elaborate scrollwork and geometric patterns in blue ink. Corner ornaments with interlocking geometric designs frame all four corners of both sides.

FRONT: 'GOBIERNO PROVISIONAL DE MEXICO' (Provisional Government of Mexico); 'SERIE F' (Series F); 'MEXICO, septiembre de 1914' (Mexico, September 1914); 'Nº 313144' (Serial Number 313144); 'REVALIDADO' (Revalidated - overprinted in red); '100' (One hundred pesos); 'MEXICO OFICINA DEL GOBIERNO' (Mexico Government Office); '1914' (Year). BACK: 'REPUBLICA DE MEXICO' (Republic of Mexico); 'ESTE BILLETE CIRCULARA DE ACUERDO CON' (This banknote will circulate in accordance with); 'EL DECRETO DE 19 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1914' (The decree of September 19, 1914); 'PESO M 1908' (Peso M 1908); '100' (One hundred).

This note was produced using intaglio engraving (copperplate printing), evidenced by the intricate fine line work, detailed scrollwork, and precise geometric patterns visible throughout both sides. The multi-color printing technique utilized separate passes for the red/orange and black elements on the obverse and the blue and red elements on the reverse, typical of high-security banknote production of the 1914 period. The fine detail work and ornamental designs suggest production by a skilled security printer capable of executing the complex anti-counterfeiting measures required during the Revolutionary period.

This example is identified as Pick S708b, Series F, with serial number 313144, issued in September 1914. The 'REVALIDADO' red overprint is a significant identifying feature of this variety, representing official government revalidation. Variations in this series are typically distinguished by series letters (Series A through F are known), signature varieties, and the presence or absence of revalidation marks. The 'PESO M 1908' reference on the reverse indicates reference to the 1908 peso standard, despite the 1914 issue date.