This striking 1977 Mexican 10 Pesos coin honors Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the father of Mexican independence. Minted by the Casa de Moneda de México (Mo), this copper-nickel coin features a bold heptagonal (7-sided) shape, making it especially eye-catching for collectors.

🪙 Coin Details:

• Country: Mexico

• Value: 10 Pesos

• Year: 1977

• Composition: 75% Copper, 25% Nickel

• Weight: 10 grams

• Diameter: 30.5 mm

• Shape: Heptagon

• Mintmark: Mo (Mexico City Mint)

• Obverse: National Arms of Mexico – eagle with snake in beak atop cactus

• Reverse: Left-facing portrait of Miguel Hidalgo with “DIEZ PESOS 1977”

• Edge: Plain

• KM Number: KM# 477

• Status: Demonetized (since November 15, 1995)

💡 Collector's Note:
This coin is part of the beloved large-denomination series issued between 1974–1985. Its unique shape and historical portrait make it a standout piece for numismatists focused on Latin American currency or revolutionary leaders.