© Heritage Auctions
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1 Peso - Maximiliano I Pattern Strike; Large Letters
1866 year| Copper | 21.51 g | 37.48 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1863-1867) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 21.51 g |
| Diameter | 37.48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301132 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Crowned arms crossed with swords and flanked by griffons
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IMPERIO MEXICANO
EQUIDAD EN LA JUSTICIA
1 PESO 1866 Mo
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso - Maximiliano I (Pattern Strike; Large Letters) 1866 from Mexico, made of Copper weighing 21.51g, is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was produced as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was ultimately not adopted for circulation. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.
