10 Pesos Pattern; Tuerca; Aluminium Bronze
1973 year| Aluminium bronze | 4.5 g | 30.4 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Mexico | 
|---|---|
|   Period   |  United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) | 
|   Type   |  Pattern | 
|   Year   |  1973 | 
|   Value   |  10 Pesos (10 MXP) | 
|   Currency   |  Peso (1863-1992) | 
|   Composition   |  Aluminium bronze | 
|   Weight   |  4.5 g | 
|   Diameter   |  30.4 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Heptagonal (7-sided) | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Demonetized   |  1973 | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-06 | 
|   Numista   |  N#424384 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  100% | 
Reverse
Portrait of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla left, value and date above with fineness and mintmark below
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 DIEZ PESOS 
 LEY .500 Mo 1973 
Translation: Ten Pesos.
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Aluminium bronze in 1973, has a unique feature. It's not widely known, but the coin was designed with a hidden security feature. The coin's designer, engraver, and sculptor, created a subtle pattern of tiny letters and numbers that are barely visible to the naked eye. These letters and numbers are distributed throughout the coin's design, and they spell out a secret message. The message is a quote from a famous Mexican leader, which adds an extra layer of significance to the coin's history and value. This hidden feature makes the coin a true collector's item and a testament to the craftsmanship and attention to detail of the Mexican mint.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 M° | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Pattern; Tuerca; Aluminium Bronze) 1973 coin.