1 Peso Buelna / Carrasco - Countermarked ND
| Silver | 24 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | State of Sinaloa |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1913-1914 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1915) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Cast |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63316 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Comment
Note: Sand molded using regular Peso, KM#409.
These are considered the first actual issue of coins made by the revolutionists in the State of Sinaloa in June and July of 1913 from bullion taken from the El Rosario Mine, on the order of General Rafael Buelna. It is said that only 25,000 were cast with poor results, as the casting was executed in coarse sand molds. It is said that they were all melted up in the space of a few days because it was found that a large percentage of gold was in the alloy, which had not been assayed before the pieces were made. Exaggerated tales are told of the amount of gold in these pieces, but these stories must be viewed with considerable skepticism.
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso coin from the State of Sinaloa, Mexico, that is a rare and unique piece. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was countermarked with the initials "Buelna / Carrasco," which indicates that it was issued by the local government of Sinaloa during a time of political turmoil in Mexico. The countermark was used to verify the authenticity of the coin and to show that it was approved by the local authorities. This feature makes the coin particularly valuable to collectors and historians interested in the history of Mexican numismatics.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1913-1914) | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Buelna / Carrasco - Countermarked) ND (1913-1914) coin.
