Bidspirit auction | Mexico 1 Peso ”Morelos” –

Mexico 1 Peso ”Morelos” – 1979 – Estados Unidos Mexicanos A 1 Peso coin from Mexico (Estados Unidos Mexicanos) dated 1979, featuring the iconic portrait of José María Morelos y Pavón, hero of the Mexican War of Independence. The obverse depicts a left-facing bust of Morelos wearing his characteristic headscarf and military uniform, with the legend ”UN PESO” on the left, ”1979” below, and the ”Mo” mint mark (Mexico City Mint) on the right. The reverse features the Mexican coat of arms – the eagle perched on a cactus devouring a serpent – with the legend ”ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” around the rim. Composition: Copper-Nickel (no silver content). Weight: ~9 grams, Diameter: ~29 mm. Condition: About Uncirculated / Brilliant Uncirculated – strong luster, sharp details, minor handling marks.