2 pesos 1916

Common. This is a standard circulating issue from the Conventional Government's 1916 emission. While these notes represent an interesting Revolutionary period issue, large quantities were printed and many examples survive in various conditions. The presence of a serial number (0133578) and Series A designation indicates this was part of a substantial production run. Notes from this series and period regularly appear in collections and markets, with multiple examples documented in catalogs and institutions.

This banknote was issued during the Mexican Revolution under the Conventional Government, which operated from Cuernavaca, Morelos, as indicated by the decree dated January 10, 1916. The allegorical winged female figure represents Liberty or Mexico itself, a common motif during this period of governmental transition and military conflict. The note's production by the Cuernavaca Government Printing Office (Tip. del Gobierno Cuernavaca) reflects the decentralized nature of currency issuance during the Revolution, when multiple factions issued their own notes to finance their operations.

The obverse features elaborate Art Nouveau-style decorative elements with ornamental scrollwork and geometric diamond pattern borders framing the central text. The winged allegorical female figure on the right side represents Liberty or the personification of Mexico, rendered in classical engraving style. Palm frond or feather motifs appear at the top with radiating line design elements creating visual depth. The reverse displays a more austere design with 'VALE DOS PESOS' prominently centered within a decorative rectangular cartouche. A red circular official stamp or seal occupies the upper center, serving as an authentication or cancellation mark from the issuing authority. Ornamental corner designs and small floral or geometric motifs provide visual balance on both sides. The paper exhibits cream/beige toning on the obverse and cream/green toning on the reverse, consistent with aging of early 20th-century security paper.

FRONT: 'VALE DOS PESOS' (Worth Two Pesos) / '$2.00' (Two Dollars) / 'Gobierno Convencionalista de México' (Conventional Government of Mexico) / 'Este Billete circulará de acuerdo con el decreto dado en la Ciudad de Cuernavaca el 10 de enero de 1916.' (This banknote will circulate in accordance with the decree issued in the City of Cuernavaca on January 10, 1916.) / 'EL MINISTRO DE HACIENDA' (The Minister of Finance) / 'Omar Amezqua' (signature) / 'EL TESORERO GENERAL' (The General Treasurer) / 'Tip. del Gobierno Cuernavaca, Mór.' (Typography of the Government of Cuernavaca, Morelos). BACK: 'VALE DOS PESOS' (Worth Two Pesos) / '$2.00' (Two Dollars - repeated border design) / 'No 0133578' (Serial Number) / 'SERIE A' (Series A) / Repeated '$2.00' markings in decorative border frames.

This note was produced using engraved intaglio printing, evidenced by the crisp, detailed decorative patterns and fine line work visible throughout both sides. The security engraving shows the characteristic depth and clarity of traditional bank note engraving. The red seal on the reverse was applied separately, likely as a hand-applied or stamp-based authentication mark. The printer was the Tipografía del Gobierno de Cuernavaca (Government Printing Office of Cuernavaca, Morelos), a regional facility that operated during the Revolutionary period when centralized production was disrupted.

This example is identified as Series A, as indicated on the reverse. The serial number 0133578 places this within the standard numbering sequence for this issue. Varieties for Pick S912 may include different series designations (A, B, etc.), signature variations, or printer's marks, though the standard Conventional Government 2 Peso notes of January 1916 maintain consistent design characteristics. The red seal variety shown here is typical for authenticated pieces from official circulation.