1 Peso (Pattern; Caballito; Raised Letter Edge; Silver) 1909 front 1 Peso (Pattern; Caballito; Raised Letter Edge; Silver) 1909 back
1 Peso (Pattern; Caballito; Raised Letter Edge; Silver) 1909 photo
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1 Peso Pattern; Caballito; Raised Letter Edge; Silver

1909 year
Silver (.903) 27.7 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1909
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Weight
27.7 g
Diameter
39 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1909
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#368486
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. The assayer's name near left rim, the word ESSAI near right rim, and date at bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Ch.Pillet
ESSAI
1909

Designer: Charles Pillet

Edge

Raised lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Mexico, minted in 1909, features a unique raised letter edge with the word "Mexico" spelled out in bold, vertical letters along the rim. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of its time and adds to its collectible appeal.