1981 Un 1 Mexico Peso Coin - José María Morelos Error Open 8 Variety - Circulated
This is a circulated coin. This type of coin is cool not only for the variety but because of who is on it.
José María Teclo Morelos Pérez y Pavón was a Mexican Catholic priest, statesman and military leader who led the Mexican War of Independence movement, assuming its leadership after the execution of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in 1811.
He was a freedom fighter for the people who against the odds rallied the Mexican people to victory culminating in Mexican Independence.
The 1981 Un 1 Mexico Peso Coin featuring José María Morelos is a unique and sought-after collector's item due to the error open 8 variety. This circulated coin from Mexico's historical period of 1905-Now holds value not only for its rarity but also for its representation of Mexican history and culture.