Zacatecas 1 Peso
Mexico
1825–1900
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$63.23
Based on Silver spot price ($80.45/oz) · 90.3% purity · 27.07g
Updated 4:26 AM
Collector premium not included
Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Years Minted | 1825–1900 |
| Composition | 90.3% silver |
| Weight | 27.07 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Features the Mexican coat of arms with an eagle perched on a cactus, devouring a serpent.
Reverse
Displays the denomination '1 Peso', the date, and the mint mark for Zacatecas.
History & Notable Facts
Zacatecas 1 Peso coins were struck from silver mined in the state's own veins, a direct link to the boom that made Zacatecas one of Mexico's richest regions during the 19th century.
These regional issues, produced from 1825 to 1900, carried the Mexican eagle on one side and the denomination on the other. Assayers' initials often appeared, indicating quality control amid the chaos of early independence. Variations in die work reflected the mint's evolving techniques.
We don't know exact mintage figures for many years; records from that era are spotty at best. What survives shows these coins circulated widely, from local markets to distant trades.
Some folks still claim they were cursed by old mine spirits. I've handled enough to know it's just tarnish.
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