50 pesos 1914

Common. This note appears regularly in the numismatic market, as evidenced by multiple eBay sales at moderate prices. The VF-grade example observed aligns with catalog pricing in the $60-$160 range. The Provisional Government of Mexico issued notes in significant quantities during 1914 to facilitate commerce, and this denomination and series remain accessible to collectors. No evidence of limited print runs, short-lived series, or significant scarcity exists for this Pick number.

This note was issued during the tumultuous Mexican Revolution by the Provisional Government based in Veracruz, reflecting the constitutional reforms of the period. The prominent depiction of the Constitution on the obverse and the explicit reference to the 'Constitucion 1914' directly commemorate Mexico's 1914 constitutional developments. The heraldic lion imagery on the reverse and the references to decrees from September and December 1914 demonstrate the government's attempt to establish legitimacy and financial stability during a period of civil conflict and competing factions.

The obverse features an allegorical female figure representing the Mexican Constitution standing in classical pose on the left side, depicted in traditional neoclassical style and positioned beside a supporting column. The central vignette displays the Mexican national eagle with fully spread wings perched upon a cactus, a direct reference to the founding legend of Tenochtitlan, set against a landscape background with water and vegetation. Ornate decorative borders with repeated geometric patterns frame the note in all corners, with the denomination '50' displayed in ornamental circular medallions in the upper right and lower left. The reverse presents two heraldic shields each bearing a lion rampant (rising lion), separated by a large central sunburst or radiating light design in concentric circles with rays emanating outward, possibly representing the Mexican national seal or celestial symbolism. Decorative corner elements with cross or X-like symbols ornament all four corners of the reverse.

FRONT: 'GOBIERNO PROVISIONAL DE MEXICO' (Provisional Government of Mexico); 'Veracruz, Diciembre 1º de 1914' (Veracruz, December 1st, 1914); 'Nº 443149' (Serial number 443149); 'SERIE B' (Series B); 'CONSTITUCION 1914' (Constitution 1914); 'EL TESORERO GENERAL' (The General Treasurer); 'LA TESORERIA RECIBIRA Y PAGARA ESTE BILLETE DE ACUERDO CON EL DECRETO DE 19 DE SETIEMBRE DE 1914' (The Treasury will receive and pay this note in accordance with the decree of September 19, 1914). BACK: 'ESTE BILLETE CIRCULARA DE ACUERDO CON' (This note will circulate in accordance with); 'ROSELLO 20 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1914' (Rosello September 20, 1914); 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA' (Mexican Republic); 'TESORERA DE BILLETE' (Treasury of Notes).

Intaglio engraving (copperplate printing), characteristic of high-security banknote production of the era. The fine line work, detailed shading, and intricate geometric patterns throughout are consistent with professional engraving by an established security printer. While the catalog reference indicates ABNC (American Bank Note Company) printed certain Mexican notes of this period, the specific printer for Pick P-S114 should be verified through detailed catalog research.

Series B, dated December 1, 1914, with serial number 443149 printed in red. The note was issued under the authority of decrees dated September 19 and September 20, 1914. Variations may exist in series letters, signature combinations, and specific date printings within the 1914 issue, though definitive variety data for Pick P-S114 would require consultation of specialized Mexican banknote catalogs.