Mexican Peso Coin
OriginMexico
First Minted1863
MaterialSilver
TypeCoin
About Mexican Peso Coin
The decimal peso coin replacing the real system. The 8 reales coin became the peso. Featured the eagle and snake design. The Mexican Silver peso or 0.720 peso contained 12 grams of pure silver. Mexico was one of the largest silver producers in the world. The Caballito peso of 1910 commemorating the centennial of independence is one of the most beautiful Mexican coins.
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