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1 Peso - Maximiliano I
| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1863-1867) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1866-1867 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#7989 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 32% |
Reverse
Crowned arms crossed with swords and flanked by griffons.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPERIO MEXICANO
1 PESO
1866 Mo
EQUIDAD EN LA JUSTICIA
Engraver: Sebastián C. Navalón
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The coin's designer, José Mariano de la Vega, was a Mexican engraver and artist who was known for his work on various coins and banknotes during the 19th century. He designed the coin's obverse side, which features a portrait of Maximilian I, the Austrian archduke who was installed as the Emperor of Mexico by the French during their occupation of the country. De la Vega's design was meant to symbolize the alliance between Mexico and Europe, and it features a distinctive crown on Maximilian's head that represents the Mexican eagle. This coin is a rare and valuable piece of Mexican numismatic history, and it serves as a reminder of the country's complex and multifaceted past.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 Mo | 2147675 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1866 Pi | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1867 Mo | 1238000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso - Maximiliano I 1866-1867 coin.
