1 Peso - Maximiliano I Pattern Strike

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IssuerMexico
Year1866
TypeCoin pattern
Value1 Peso (1 MXP)
CurrencyPeso (1863-1992)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight27.07 g
Dimensions37 mm
Thickness2.5 mm
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#Pn100
Obverse descriptionEmperor`s bust facing right, with name and title at his sides. And ribbon at bottom with assayer`s name.  NOTE: Known as `Small letters` for the smaller size of lettering in Obverse.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringMAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR OCAMPO NAVALON SPIRITU
Reverse descriptionCrowned Imperial arms; Eagle with snake in beak standing on a cactus in the middle of a lake inside a shield with laurel and olive ornamentation. Crossed by two swords on back and held in place by two griffons. On the back a circle of ornaments made by small eagles and tassels. At bottom both sword are tied by a ribbon with legend and another eagle in the middle.  Value at bottom left, date and mint at bottom right and legend at top.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIMPERIO MEXICANO EQUIDAD EN LA JUSTICIA 1 PESO 1866 Mo
EdgeReeded.
Mint(Mo)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1866 Mo - Prooflike -
Catalog ID5013566690
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