Lot of 2 as shown, total silver AGW IS 1.0284 OZ! Brilliantly uncirculated, 1978 Mexico 100 Pesos silver coin and Mexico 1 Peso 1933 .720 Coin Silver, Un Peso Plata .720.
This is a 1978 Mexico 100 Pesos silver coin, featuring the portrait of Morelos. It is a popular coin among collectors, particularly for its silver content and large size.
To determine its "age" or value (often abbreviated as "Ag" for silver), here are the key specifications:
Coin Specifications
Composition: .720 Silver (often referred to as "Ley .720")
Actual Silver Weight (ASW): 0.6428 troy oz of pure silver.
Total Weight: 27.77 grams.
Diameter: 39 mm (similar in size to a U.S. Silver Eagle or Morgan Dollar).
You can see the purity and weight stamped directly on the bottom rim of the coin's face: "PLATA PURA 20 Gr LEY .720". This indicates that while the coin weighs more, it contains exactly 20 grams of pure silver.
It’s a great piece for a silver stack or a world coin collection!
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a 1933 Mexico 1 Peso, often referred to as the "Un Peso" or the "Cap and Rays" design because of the Phrygian cap on the reverse.
These are great pieces for any collection due to their high silver content and classic design. Here is the breakdown for this specific year:
Technical Specifications
Composition: .720 Silver (often called "0.720 fine")
Weight: 16.66 grams
ASW (Actual Silver Weight): 0.3856 oz
Diameter: 34 mm
Collector's Notes
The 1933 Mintage: In 1933, there were approximately 7,340,000 of these minted at the Casa de Moneda de México (indicated by the Mo mint mark).
Design: The reverse features the Liberty Cap with "rays" of light emitting from it, while the obverse (not shown, but standard for the era) features the Mexican Coat of Arms—an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake.