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1 Peso - Maximiliano I Pattern Strike; Small Letters
1866 year| Copper | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximilian I (1863-1867) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1866 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#301129 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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; Small Letters) 1866 from Mexico, made of Copper, is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated. It was minted in 1866 as a pattern coin, which means it was created as a prototype or sample for a potential new coin design, but it was never officially adopted or released into circulation. This coin is particularly interesting because it features a portrait of Maximilian I, the only monarch of the Second Mexican Empire, who ruled from 1864 to 1867. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it showcases a unique blend of Mexican and European influences. Today, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and is considered a valuable piece of numismatic history.
