1 peso
The coin 1 peso from Mexico comprises 5 issues minted between 1984 and 1987. The standout issue of the series is the 1986 one. Here you will find all its numismatic data to appraise it —composition, weight, diameter, mint and mintage—, its value trend and the collectors who own it.
| KM#496 FO#1276 | |
| Name | 1 peso |
| Country | Mexico |
| Shape | Round |
| Composition | Stainless steel |
| Weight (g) | 5,70 g |
| Diameter (mm) | 24,00 mm |
| Popularity | It's been getting a lot of visitors lately! |
| Price | $0.15 - $8.11 |
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| Year | Rarity | Mint | Mintage | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Common | Mº-Ciudad de México | 722.802.000 | José Mª Morelos |
| 1985 | Common | Mº-Ciudad de México | 985.000.000 | José Mª Morelos |
| 1986 | Medium | Mº-Ciudad de México | 740.000.000 | José Mª Morelos |
| 1986 | Scarce | Mº-Ciudad de México | 740.000.000 | José Mª Morelos |
| 1987 | Medium | Mº-Ciudad de México | 250.200.000 | José Mª Morelos |
How much the 1 peso coin from Mexico is worth: value by year and grade
How much is the 1 peso coin worth? Its market value ranges from $0.15 to $8.11 depending on the grade. Below is the table by year with the market prices assigned by collectors.
| Year | UNC | XF | VF | F | VG | G | PR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | $0.79 | ||||||
| 1985 | $1.64 | ||||||
| 1986 | $0.15 | ||||||
| 1986 | $4.92 | $1.89 | $1.17 | $0.72 | $0.57 | $0.53 | $0.48 |
| 1987 | $8.11 |
Description and history
The 1 Mexican peso coin issued between 1984 and 1987 is an important piece in Mexican numismatics. On its obverse, it shows the national coat of arms of Mexico with a Mexican golden eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a snake, surrounded by a crown of oak and laurel, with the legend"ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" forming a semicircle at the top. The reverse features a bust of José María Morelos in general uniform, facing right, with the mintmark Ṁ on the left and the denomination "1$" on the right, along with the date of issue.
Particularly, the 1984 coins offer a numismatic curiosity: some bear the engraver's initials "ra" (Rodolfo Alvarado) under the flap of Morelos' uniform, while on others these initials were removed, leaving a polished surface. These variants, along with the "mule" error on some 1985 coins, where the obverse of this coin was combined with the planchet and reverse of the Carranza 100 peso coin, make them especially valuable to collectors. The coin is made of stainless steel, with a weight of 5.70 g and a diameter of 24 mm.
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