Mexico 1 Centavo, 1863

Obverse Reverse

Information

Country Mexico Mexico
Currency Peso (1823 – 1992)
Coin type Standard circulation coin
Denomination 1 Centavo
Year 1863
Ruler Federal Republic (1823–1905)
Composition Copper
Shape Round
Alignment Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g) 8.55
Diameter (mm) 25
Thickness (mm) 1.5
Demonetized Yes

Description

1 Centavo from Mexico. Issued in 1863. Struck in Copper. Measures 25 mm and weighs 8.55 g.

Obverse
Seated Liberty, in her left hand a spear, and resting her right arm on the book of Law. A laurel crown on her seat. On the back of the seat a quiver and an ax. Under floor the engraver's last name.
Reverse
Thick laurel crown tied with big ribbon, encircling value and date. With mint mark at bottom under ribbon.
Edge
Reeded or Smooth varieties.

Mintage & Variants

Date Mintage Comment Frequency
1863 Mo KM# 390, Flat-top 3, reeded edge 68%
1863 Mo KM# 390, Round-top 3, plain edge 11%
1863 Mo KM# 390, Round-top 3, reeded edge 24%
1863 SLP 1M KM# 390.1 32%

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