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1 Peso - Maximiliano I Pattern Strike
1866 year| Silver (.903) | 27.07 g | 37 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1863-1867) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| 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#69476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Crowned Imperial arms; Eagle with snake in beak standing on a cactus in the middle of a lake inside a shield with laurel and olive ornamentation. Crossed by two swords on back and held in place by two griffons. On the back a circle of ornaments made by small eagles and tassels. At bottom both sword are tied by a ribbon with legend and another eagle in the middle.
Value at bottom left, date and mint at bottom right and legend at top.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPERIO MEXICANO
EQUIDAD EN LA JUSTICIA
1 PESO 1866 Mo
Edge
Reeded.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Peso - Maximiliano I (Pattern Strike) 1866 from Mexico is that it was minted during the reign of Maximilian I, who was the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire, ruling from 1864 to 1867. This coin was part of a series of pattern coins minted during his reign, which were intended to be used as currency but were never widely circulated. The coin's design features Maximilian I's portrait on one side and the Mexican coat of arms on the other, and its silver content and weight make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists today.
