10 Pesos Pattern; Hidalgo; Silver
1905 year| Silver | - | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1905 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1905 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#407606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
A bust of Hidalgo surrounded by captions indicating the value of the coin, the year of issue, circled by the same beading on the front.
Lettering: Diez Pesos M * 1905
Translation: Ten Pesos
Comment
This was a trial strike done in preparation to minting these coins in gold. It was done to test the dies, calibrate the minting machines, and test the planchets.
This trial strike has the first year the new denomination was minted (1905).
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos (Pattern; Hidalgo; Silver) 1905 from Mexico made of Silver is a rare and unique coin that was never circulated, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
