1 Peso, Mexico (2024)

Features

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1957-1967
Value	1 Peso (1&nbspMXP)
Currency	Peso (1863-1992)
Composition	Billon (.100 silver) (Copper .700, Nickel .100, Zinc .100)
Weight	16g
Diameter	34.5mm
Thickness	2.3mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 3550
References	KM# 459, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States. And 5 more volumes. Schön# 53 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

Country name (Estados Unidos Mexicanos) in a semicircle over the Mexican coat of arms: a Mexican golden eagle standing on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. At the base of the cactus there is a holm oak (encino) branch on one side and a laurel branch on the other. Denomination and year at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
·UN PESO 1961·

Translation:
United Mexican States
·One Peso 1961·

Reverse

Jose Morelos portrait facing right

NOTE: Mintmark Mo to left of head

Script: Latin

Lettering:
O
M

Edge

Plain with lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

Mint

(Mo)	Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

With a composition of Silver (.100) and Brass (.900), this would be called a brass coin if the 1.6 grams of silver it contains didn't outweight the remaining 14.4 grams of brass in value.
The exact composition is .700 Copper, .100 Nickel, .100 Zinc and .100 Silver.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1957Mo	28 273 000		$ 1.20	$ 1.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.80	$ 2.90	$ 7.00	20%
1958Mo	41 899 000	$ 1.00	$ 1.20	$ 1.60	$ 2.20	$ 2.50	$ 2.70	$ 3.90	24%
1959Mo	27 369 000	$ 2.00	$ 2.00	$ 2.60	$ 2.60	$ 2.60	$ 2.60	$ 5.60	20%
1960Mo	26 259 000		$ 1.00	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.40	$ 2.80	$ 3.90	18%
1961Mo	52 601 000		$ 1.30	$ 1.50	$ 2.20	$ 2.90	$ 3.60	$ 5.60	26%
1962Mo	61 094 000	$ 1.90	$ 1.90	$ 1.90	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 6.10	30%
1963Mo	26 394 000		$ 1.10	$ 2.10	$ 2.20	$ 3.10	$ 3.10	$ 5.20	19%
1964Mo	15 615 000		$ 1.90	$ 2.00	$ 2.00	$ 2.60	$ 3.00	$ 6.00	17%
1965Mo	5 004 000			$ 2.60	$ 2.60	$ 5.30	$ 5.30	$ 6.20	10%
1966Mo	30 998 000	$ 1.50	$ 2.30	$ 2.30	$ 2.30	$ 3.60	$ 3.60	$ 5.60	23%
1967Mo	9 308 000	$ 1.70	$ 2.80	$ 2.80	$ 4.10	$ 4.10	$ 4.10	$ 15	13%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only; they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360 Lot 21279	4 Feb 2024	1957 Mo	UNC (NGC MS67)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232344 Lot 61476	26 Oct 2023	1957 Mo	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24377	7 May 2023	1957 Mo	UNC (PCGS MS65)	USD 104.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 109 Lot 2007	27 Jan 2024	1958 Mo	UNC	USD 14.45 (EUR 13.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 106 Lot 1064	27 Dec 2023	1958 Mo	UNC	USD 22.23 (EUR 20.00) (+ buyer's premium)
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24378	7 May 2023	1958 Mo	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 128 Lot 1849	3 Jun 2024	1958 Mo	XF	Unsold The lot includes several items.
© Katz Coins Notes & Supplies Corp.
	Katz Auction 109 Lot 2006	27 Jan 2024	1958 Mo	VF	USD 7.78 (EUR 7.00) (+ buyer's premium) The lot includes several items.
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	Katz Auction 63 Lot 3842	26 Jul 2022	1958 Mo		USD 44.46 (EUR 40.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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	Katz Auction 103 Lot 2415	9 Dec 2023	1959 Mo	UNC	USD 23.34 (EUR 21.00) (+ buyer's premium)
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