Specifications
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Year / Mint / Assayer: 1898, Mexico City (Mo), assayer initials A.M. — categorized as KM 409.2, the original 1898 Peso-type silver coin
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Mintage: Approximately 10,156,000 original strikes — noted because the restrike (dated 1949) also circulated but is distinguishable by design details and denticle count
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Silver Composition: 27.073 g of 0.9027 fine silver (~0.786 troy oz), 39 mm diameter
Original vs. Restrike Identification
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Denticle Count: Original 1898 coins have 139 denticles on the reverse; the 1949 restrikes minted by the U.S. Mint have 134 denticles
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Mintmark Position: On original strikes, the “o” in “Mo” sits level with the top of the “M”; on restrikes, it is elevated slightly above the “M”
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These features assist collectors in distinguishing authentic 1898 original strikes from restrike productions.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Year / Mint / Assayer | 1898, Mo (Mexico City), Assayer A.M. |
| KM Catalog # | 409.2 |
| Silver Content | ~27.07 g, 0.9027 fine |
| Chopmarks Present | Often—common on circulated originals |
| Original vs Restrike | Identifiable by denticle count & mintmark positioning |
