1 Peso (Pattern; Caballito; Plain Edge; Silver) 1911 front 1 Peso (Pattern; Caballito; Plain Edge; Silver) 1911 back
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1 Peso Pattern; Caballito; Plain Edge; Silver

1911 year
Silver 22.4 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1911
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver
Weight
22.4 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1911
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#395545
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Liberty riding a horse. On her right hand an oak branch and on her left a flaming torch, with the sun raising on the horizon.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Ch.Pillet
•1911•

Engraver: Charles Pillet

Edge

Plain

Comment

According to Pablo Luna (Las Pruebas De La Moneda Mexicana Del Siglo XX), this pattern was the result of modifications to Charles Pillet's original dies due to complications in the minting of these coins in Mexico. It is believed that these patterns were produced in Philadelphia, USA, by Barber, with the die modifications being carried out by Del Moral. The modifications would be reflected in the Peso Caballito later known as the “long ray” variant. 

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Mexico, minted in 1911, is a rare and unique coin that features a plain edge, unlike most coins that have a reeded or milled edge. This feature makes it stand out from other coins of its time and adds to its collectibility.