Mexico Coins

The Mexico-Provincias era marked a crucial transition period in Mexico's numismatic history. Between 1823 and 1825, following the country's independence, coins were minted to reflect the new political and economic reality of the emerging nation.

Characteristics of Mexican-Provincial coins

Coins from this period are distinguished by their unique design that combines colonial and republican elements. On the obverse, they generally featured the Mexican eagle on a cactus, symbol of the new nation, while on the reverse they maintained the design of the Pillars of Hercules, reminiscent of the Spanish colonial era. The inscription "Independent Mexico" or the name of the issuing province were common features. These coins were minted in different denominations, including reales and gold escudos, reflecting the continuity of the colonial monetary system in the early years of independence.

Historical and numismatic importance

The Mexico-Provinces period is of great interest to historians and collectors due to its short duration and the diversity of mintages made at different provincial mints. Cities such as Guadalajara, Zacatecas, Guanajuato and Durango produced their own variants, each with distinctive characteristics that reflect the regional autonomy of the time. These coins are not only valuable for their precious metal content, but also represent tangible testimony to the formation of the Mexican state. Their study provides insights into the economy, politics and society of Mexico in its early years as an independent nation.

The most valuable and popular coins

The most valuable Mexico coins and sought after by collectors according to Foronum statistics are the following:

The valuation of these coins has been achieved through a meticulous algorithm that considers the current market, taking into account aspects such as material, weight, diameter, edge, year of mintage, mint of manufacture and the number of coins produced. Coins with limited mintages and in good condition are usually among the most valuable.

Ancient coins of Mexico-Provinces

To facilitate their classification, we have decided to organise the coins according to their historical period, you can consult the coins by historical numismatic categories of Mexico-Provinces.

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