1 Peso (Pattern; Modern Eagle; Silver) 1979 front 1 Peso (Pattern; Modern Eagle; Silver) 1979 back
1 Peso (Pattern; Modern Eagle; Silver) 1979 photo
© PCGS

1 Peso Pattern; Modern Eagle; Silver

1979 year
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1979
Value
1 Peso (1&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#378753
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Mesoamerican eagle warrior bust facing left, with value at left and date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
$1
1979

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Peso coin from Mexico, minted in 1979, is made of silver, which is a unique feature as most coins of its denomination were minted in copper or nickel. This makes it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.