Mexico 1 Peso - Maximiliano I, 1866
Pattern Strike
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Peso
(1823 – 1992)
Coin type
Pattern
Denomination
1 Peso
Year
1866
Ruler
Maximilian I
(1863–1867)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.07
Diameter (mm)
37
Thickness (mm)
2.5
Demonetized
Yes
Description
1 Peso from Mexico. Issued in 1866. Struck in Silver (.903). Measures 37 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Emperor's bust facing right, with name and title at his sides. And ribbon at bottom with assayer's name. NOTE: Known as "Small letters" for the smaller size of lettering in Obverse.
- Reverse
- Crowned Imperial arms; Eagle with snake in beak standing on a cactus in the middle of a lake inside a shield with laurel and olive ornamentation. Crossed by two swords on back and held in place by two griffons. On the back a circle of ornaments made by small eagles and tassels. At bottom both sword are tied by a ribbon with legend and another eagle in the middle. Value at bottom left, date and mint at bottom right and legend at top.
- Edge
- Reeded.
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1866 Mo | — | Prooflike |
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