CVC & Collectables proudly presents this 1908-Mo|GV Mexico Un Peso, graded AU Details (Cleaned) by NGC, is a silver coin minted during the final years of the Un Peso series under the rule of Porfirio DÃaz. Though the coin has been cleaned, it retains a high level of detail and luster, making it an attractive option for collectors of Mexican numismatics. The Mexico City Mint (Mo) is responsible for producing this coin, which symbolizes an era of economic growth and modernization in Mexico.
Coin Specifications:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1908
- Mint: Mexico City (Mo)
- Assayer: GV (Initials of the assayer in charge)
- Denomination: Un Peso
- Composition: Silver (.903 fine)
- Diameter:Â 39 mm
- Weight: 27.07 grams
- Edge: Reeded
- Grade: AU Details (Cleaned) by NGC, indicating slight wear and evidence of cleaning.
Design and Features:
- Obverse: The obverse features the Mexican national emblem, an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak and talon. This image, symbolizing the foundation of Tenochtitlán and Mexican independence, is surrounded by the inscription “REPUBLICA MEXICANA.”
- Reverse: The reverse displays the iconic radiant liberty cap design, symbolizing freedom and enlightenment, with rays emanating from the cap. The denomination “UN PESO” is prominently displayed beneath the liberty cap, along with the mint mark “Mo,” the assayer initials “GV,” and the year “1908.”
Collectibility:
While the coin has been cleaned, it is still graded AU Details, which means it shows minimal wear on the high points, and much of the original design is preserved. Cleaning can impact the surface of the coin, but it remains a valuable piece for collectors of Mexican silver coinage due to its historical significance and its relatively high grade. The Mexico City Mint (Mo) is known for producing high-quality coins, and this Un Peso is a prime example of its craftsmanship. Find more alike here!
