© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Peso Pattern; Copper-nickel
1959 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1959 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#339434 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Bust of Morelos facing right, with denomination to the left and year to the right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN PESO
1959
Translation: One Peso
Comment
Due to the turbulent economic forecasts, coins made of other metals than silver where being considered, with this one possibly planned to replace. the tepalcate peso.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Mexico, made of Copper-nickel in 1959, features an error in the design, where the letter "L" in "Mexico" is inverted. This error was not corrected, and the coin was still released into circulation, making it a unique and interesting collector's item.
