Morelos Coin List

The time of José María Morelos y Pavón in Mexico was a crucial period in the struggle for the country's independence. During this time, Morelos not only stood out as a military and political leader, but also left a significant mark on Mexico's numismatic history. His coinage, known as "Morelos coins", are tangible witnesses to the efforts to establish an independent monetary system.

The historical context and the need for its own currency

In the context of the war of independence, Morelos recognized the importance of having an autonomous monetary system to finance the struggle and affirm the sovereignty of the insurgent provinces. Coins minted under his authority were produced mainly between 1811 and 1815, in various locations such as Oaxaca, Tecpan and Chilpancingo. These pieces were characterized by their simple but symbolic design, which included elements such as the bow and arrow, representative of the indigenous struggle, as well as inscriptions proclaiming Mexico's independence. The quality and metallic content of these coins varied considerably due to the technical and material limitations of the time, reflecting the difficulties faced by the insurgent movement.

Numismatic legacy and historical value

Morelos coins not only served an economic function during the war, but also became powerful symbols of the independence cause. Today, these pieces are highly valued by collectors and historians, as they offer a unique window into the ideals and challenges of the independence movement. The diversity of denominations, from the half real to the eight reals, as well as the variations in designs and mints, reflect the complexity of the period and the efforts to establish a national monetary system. In addition, the study of these coins has provided valuable information on the trade routes, political alliances and economy of the insurgent provinces during this turbulent period of Mexican history.

The most valuable and popular coins

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

The valuation of these coins list 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.

Coins of Mexico-Provinces according to historical period

For ease of organization, the coins have been arranged according to their historical period, both current and old Mexico-Provinces coins are classified by their numismatic historical categories according to their issues.

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