1 Peso Pattern; Caballito; Raised Letter Edge; Bronze Plated Lead
1909 year| Bronze plated lead | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Bronze plated lead |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#395041 |
|---|---|
| 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: 1909
Edge
Raised lettering.
Script: Latin
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Mexico, made of bronze plated lead in 1909, features a unique design element - a raised letter edge. This feature was added to the coin's design to prevent counterfeiting and to make it easily identifiable as a legitimate currency.
