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Mexico 1 Peso Morelos (Small type)
1 Mexican Peso ($1)

Mexico 1 Peso Morelos (Small type)

Mexico · 1980

The obverse features the national emblem of Mexico (an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake). The reverse (shown) depicts the profile of José María Morelos facing left with the inscription 'UN PESO' and the year '1980'.

Country
Mexico
Year
1980
Denomination
1 Mexican Peso ($1)
Metal
Copper-nickel

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Overview

The obverse features the national emblem of Mexico (an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake). The reverse (shown) depicts the profile of José María Morelos facing left with the inscription 'UN PESO' and the year '1980'.

Historical significance

This coin features José María Morelos, a Catholic priest and a key revolutionary leader in the Mexican War of Independence. This specific 'small type' peso was minted during a period of high inflation in Mexico, eventually leading to the demonetization of this currency series in 1992.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $2.00 USD (Circulated condition)

Care & preservation

Store in a dry, cool place away from direct sunlight. To preserve its numismatic value, do not clean the coin with chemicals or abrasive materials, as the original patina is preferred by collectors.