10 Pesos Pattern; Tuerca; Copper-Nickel; Thick Planchet
| Copper-nickel | 11.5 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Years | 1976-1977 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.5 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 2.3 mm |
| Shape | Heptagonal (7-sided) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#429928 |
|---|---|
| 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° 1976
Translation: Ten Pesos
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 11.5g, has a unique feature - it has a Thick Planchet, which makes it stand out from other coins of the same denomination.
