CVC & Collectables presents the 1913 Hidalgo del Parral 1 Peso, a historically significant silver coin from the early phase of the Mexican Revolution. Struck in the name of the State of Chihuahua, this issue is widely regarded as General Pancho Villa’s first coinage, though some accounts attribute its authorization to General Maclovio Herrera. The “1 above PESO” reverse design, paired with the rough revolutionary style, gives this coin both historical and collectible appeal. Certified MS 61 by NGC, this example is an impressive Mint State survivor.
Coin Highlights:
- Issuer: State of Chihuahua (Revolutionary forces)
- Date: 1913
- Mint: Hidalgo del Parral (abbreviated as “H DEL PARRAL”)
- Denomination: 1 Peso
- Reference: KM# 610
- Composition: Silver (varies slightly, typically .902 fine)
- Weight: 29.18–30.9 grams (typically listed as 31.2 g)
- Diameter: 40 mm
- Grade: NGC MS 61
- Obverse: Inscription “H DEL PARRAL 1913”
- Reverse: Large “1” over “PESO” with small circle flanked by sprigs
- Edge: Reeded
Collectibility:
- Highly collectible revolutionary-era coin with military and political significance
- Notable “1 above PESO” type, unique to the Parral issue
- Considered Pancho Villa’s first coinage
- NGC-certified Mint State example, rare for this rough and hastily struck issue
- Strong crossover appeal among collectors of Mexican history, civil conflict coinage, and emergency issues
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