1 Peso Cuencame
1914 year| Silver | 22 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | State of Durango |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1914 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1914) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 22 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#63131 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
National arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EJERCITO CONSTITUCIONALISTA
MUERA HUERTA
Translation:
Constitutionalist Forces
Death to Huerta
Edge
Traces of crude reeding
Comment
This was coined at Cuencamé, an old Indian village between Torreon and Durango, in Durango State, under orders of Generals Calixto Contreras and Severino Ceniceros.This coin is most remarkable on account of its inscription — MUERA HUERTA (Death to Huerta). So dire a threat on a coin is almost unique in numismatic annals. It is said that Huerta was so enraged about it that he issued a proclamation to the effect that whoever was found in possession of one of these coins should be subject to death.
Interesting fact
The 1914 1 Peso coin from the State of Durango, also known as the "Cuenca," is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its historical significance and limited mintage. It was minted during the Mexican Revolution, a time of great political and social upheaval in Mexico, and its design reflects the turmoil of the era. The coin features an image of a serpent wrapped around a staff, which symbolizes the struggle for independence and freedom. Additionally, the coin's silver content makes it a valuable commodity, further increasing its appeal to collectors.
