1905 Mexico City Mint 1 Peso Silver Coin
Record status
Individual type · partial
Period
1905
This 1905 Mexican 1 Peso coin is a silver issue struck at the Mexico City Mint. The coin is composed of .9027 fine silver and has a weight of 27 grams. The obverse features the radiant Phrygian cap, a symbol of liberty, inscribed with the word 'LIBERTAD,' and is encircled by the legend 'UN PESO Mo 1905.
A.M. 902.7,' which provides the denomination, mint mark, date, and fineness. The reverse displays the national emblem of Mexico, depicting an eagle perched on a nopal cactus consuming a serpent, surrounded by the inscription 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA.' This piece is noted for its uncirculated condition, exhibiting clear strike details and brilliant surfaces with minor natural toning. The coin is currently housed in a cardboard 2x2 holder bearing handwritten annotations.
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Physical characteristics
- Weight
- 27 grams
- Material
- .9027 fine silver
Technical characteristics
- Mint mark
- Mo (Mexico City)
- Denomination
- 1 Peso
Design
- Obverse
- Phrygian cap with rays, 'LIBERTAD', 'UN PESO Mo 1905. A.M. 902.7'
- Reverse
- Mexican national emblem (eagle on cactus with serpent), 'REPUBLICA MEXICANA'
Identification
- Source note
- Described from a single auction-house listing published on Invaluable (reproduced with Invaluable's permission). Details apply to that one example; other examples of the type may differ, and the listing is supplementary evidence, not authentication.
- Maker named in listing
- Mexico City Mint
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Catalogue references
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