100 Pesos (Pattern; Morelos; Version 3) 1976-1977 front 100 Pesos (Pattern; Morelos; Version 3) 1976-1977 back
100 Pesos (Pattern; Morelos; Version 3) 1976-1977 photo
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100 Pesos Pattern; Morelos; Version

 
Silver (.720) 27 g 38 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Years
1976-1977
Value
100 Pesos (100&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.720)
Weight
27 g
Diameter
38 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1976
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#336752
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Bust of Morelos facing forward, with the denomination to the left, year and mintmark to the right. Metal and fineness on the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIEN PESOS
Mo
1976
PLATA PURA 20. Gr. LEY .720

Translation: HUNDRED PESOS Mo PURE SILVER 20.Gr LAW .720

Comment

A total of 16 pieces was minted of PL 47, PL 47A and PL 47B.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Pesos (Pattern; Morelos; Version 3) 1976-1977 from Mexico is that it features a unique design on its reverse side. The coin depicts a stylized eagle, which is not commonly found on Mexican coins. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features a portrait of José María Morelos, a prominent figure in Mexican history, who played a significant role in the country's independence movement.