1910 Pattern Peso
Mexico
1910
Reference data compiled from public catalogs
Estimated Melt Value
$38.85
Based on Silver spot price ($80.31/oz) · 90.3% purity · 16.66g
Updated 2:22 AM
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Specifications
| Country | Mexico |
| Years Minted | 1910 |
| Composition | 0.903 silver |
| Weight | 16.66 g |
| Diameter | 37 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Edge | Reeded |
Design
Obverse
Depicts the Mexican national coat of arms with an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake.
Reverse
Features inscriptions commemorating the 100th anniversary of Mexican independence.
History & Notable Facts
The 1910 Pattern Peso was a trial strike that introduced the eagle-and-serpent design, a motif drawn from Mexico's ancient seal, to test its feasibility for the centennial commemorative series.
That makes it more than just a prototype; it was a bridge between Mexico's pre-colonial past and its modern currency ambitions. Struck at the Mexico City Mint, these pieces experimented with different metals, including silver and possibly gold, though exact compositions vary by specimen. Records from that era are spotty, with some details lost to bureaucratic disinterest.
As for numbers, we don't know how many were made. Mint logs from 1910 are incomplete, possibly due to the upheaval that followed. Collectors sometimes confuse it with regular issues, which gets old after a while.
Oh, and if you're hunting one, good luck—it's as elusive as a quiet market day.
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