1 Peso, Mexico

1 Peso, Mexico, 1970-1983 obverse image1 Peso, Mexico, 1970-1983 reverse image
1 Peso coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Mexico flagMexico
  • Years of Minting:
    1970-1983
  • Period:
    United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
1 Peso Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.89-$81.25

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Peso Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Value with portrait of Jos Maria Teclo Morelos y Pavn to the left

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

National Arms (Eagle on cactus facing left with snake in beak above wreath), with the inscription forming a semicircle above it

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

1 Peso Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse:

UN PESO Mo 1981

1 Peso Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)

Size

1 Peso sizes
  • Weight:9.0 g
  • Diameter:29 mm
  • Thickness:1.91 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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