1 Peso 100th Anniversary of Constitution

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1957
TypeCommemorative circulation coin
Value1 Peso (1 MXP)
CurrencyPeso (1863-1992)
CompositionBillon (.100 silver) (Copper .700, Nickel .100, Zinc .100)
Weight16 g
Dimensions34.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Manuel L. Negrete
In circulation to
Reference(s) KM#458
Obverse descriptionThe Mexican coat of arms: a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. The eagle, cactus and snake are surrounded by a holm oak (encina) branch on one side and a laurel branch on the other.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS .UN PESO 1957.
(Translation: United Mexican States. One Peso 1957.)
Reverse descriptionSide profile of Benito Juarez, 26th president of Mexico (1858 – 1872)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCENTENARIO DE LA CONSTITUCION DE MEXICO Mo 1857-1957
(Translation: 100th Anniversary of the Mexican Constitution 1857-1957)
EdgeSmooth with inscription
Mint
Mintage1957  - - 500 000
Catalog ID6853058800
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