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1 Peso "Balanza"
| Silver (.9027) | 27.073 g | 37.7 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1869-1873 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.9027) |
| Weight | 27.073 g |
| Diameter | 37.7 mm |
| Thickness | 2.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15043 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 26% |
Reverse
Scales of justice with radiant liberty cap at top, and law scroll below crossed by sword. With value, mint, assayer's initial and fineness at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
LEY
UN PESO Gᴼ S. 902.7
Translation:
Liberty
Law
1 Peso, Guanajuato S .9027
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: Diameter variations with different mints, not more than 1.5mm.Mints:
KM#408 - CH - Chihuahua
KM#408.1 - Cn - Culiacan
KM#408.2 - Do - Durango
KM#408.3 - Ga - Guadalajara
KM#408.4 - Go - Guanajuato
KM#408.5 - Mo - Mexico City
KM#408.6 - Oa - Oaxaca
KM#408.7 - Pi - San Luis Potosi
KM#408.8 - Zs - Zacatecas
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso "Balanza" coin from Mexico, minted between 1869 and 1873, features an intricate design on its reverse side, showcasing a balance scale, which represents the country's commitment to fairness and justice.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 Do P | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1870 Mo C | 5115000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1870 Zs H | 4519000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Cn P | 478000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Do P | 427000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Ga C | 829000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Go S | 3946000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Mo M | 6974000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Oa E | 140000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Pi O | 2103000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Zs H | 4459000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 CH M | 747000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Cn P | 209000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Do P | 296000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Ga C | 485000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Go S | 4067000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Mo M | 4801000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Oa E | 180000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Pi O | 1873000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Zs H | 4039000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 CH M | 320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Cn P | 527000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Do P | 203000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Ga C | 277000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Go S | 1560000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Oa E | 105000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Pi O | 893000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Zs H | 1782000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso "Balanza" 1869-1873 coin.
