10 Pesos Pattern; Tuerca; Copper
1974 year| Copper | 10 g | 30.4 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1974 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 30.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1974 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#429924 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of Miguel Hidalgo Costilla left, value and date above with fineness and mintmark below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DIEZ PESOS
M° 1974
Translation: Ten Pesos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Copper and weighing 10g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1974 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a sample or prototype. The coin features a unique design, with the reverse side showcasing the Tuerca (or "screw") design, which was a distinctive feature of some Mexican coins during that time period. This coin is considered a collector's item and is highly sought after by numismatists due to its rarity and historical significance.
