1 Peso (售价 $12925.0)

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1909,
MEXICO. Pattern Peso, 1909. PCGS SP-63 Secure Holder.

Paris Mint Pattern Caballito Peso

KM-Pn179. Incuse lettered edge struck in silver. Obverse die signed “CH. PILLET” by French engraver Charles Pillet. Struck at the Paris mint with dies marked “ESSAI” on both obverse and reverse. In anticipation for the centennial of the beginning of the Mexican war of Independence (1810), the Mexican government began making plans for a new commemorative coinage. In 1907 the government of Porfirio Diaz commissioned the Paris mint with the task of designing these new coins. The job of designing this coinage was given to engraver Charles Pillet. Initially Pillet designed a pattern for the 50 Centavos 1907, with subsequent patterns for the Pesos in 1908 and 1909. Master dies, punches and an edge milling device were received in April of 1909 and actual production began on January 21, 1910. This new coinage was radically different than anything Mexico had produced in the past. Not only did it not bear the Mexico City mintmark, there was also no mark of fineness or assayers letters. Never the less, the piece was met with great approval and is considered today to be one of Mexico’s most beautiful and highly collected coins. Some minor doubling on the reverse, not totally unexpected for a proof striking. Bright white surfaces with good proof or specimen luster. RARE and highly sought after.

PCGS#: 721349

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