Struck in .100 silver, issued during the silver-reduction period, and one of the last large-format silver peso before Mexico transitioned to base-metal circulation coinage.
Obverse: Portrait of José María Morelos facing left with Inscription “Morelos” and date below.
Reverse: Mexican national arms — eagle devouring a serpent perched on a cactus, with legend “Estados Unidos Mexicanos”.
Country: Mexico
Denomination: 1 Peso
Year: 1959
KM Number: KM# 459
Composition: Silver (.100 fine)
Weight: 16.00 grams
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.0514 troy oz
Diameter: 34.5 mm
Edge: Reeded
Mint: Mexico City Mint (Mo)
Value: $ 25
Min Bid: 6