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1 Escudo
| Gold (.875) | 3.38 g | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1825-1870 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.38 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Hand writing in the book of law with liberty cap on top of pen. With legend at top. Value, mint, date, assayer's initials and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD EN LA LEY
*1E•Mo•1825•J•M•21Qs•
Translation:
Liberty in law.
1 Escudo, Mexico City, 1825JM, 21 Karats.
Comment
Mints:KM#379 - C - Culiacan
KM#379.1 - Do - Durango
KM#379.2 - Ga - Guadalajara
KM#379.3 - GC - Guadalupe y Calvo
KM#379.4 - Go - Guanajuato
KM#379.5 - Mo - Mexico City
KM#379.6 - Zs - Zacatecas
Interesting fact
The 1 Escudo coin from Mexico, issued between 1825 and 1870, has an interesting feature. It was made of gold (.875) and weighed 3.38 grams. Despite being a circulation coin, it was made of a higher gold content than many other coins of its time, which were often made of silver or copper. This makes it a unique and valuable collector's item for numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1825 Mo JM | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Escudo 1825-1870 coin.
