The Morelos Silver Peso was the last general issue peso with silver in it. Though not much .10%, these coins are becoming more rare as many have been swept up for melt values. 30 are available at extremely good prices!
World History in a Coin!!!!!!
KM 459 Silver 1 Peso Depicting José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón
This is a Silver Peso depicting Jose Morelos, a catholic priest and one of the main early leaders of Mexico's struggle for independence from Spain. He is a national hero with both a city and a state named for him.
In 1810 he joined the rebellion against Spain called for by Miguel Hidalgo. After Hidalgo was captured and executed, Morelos took over as the leader of the revolution. He skillfully fought against the Viceroy's Spanish army, and captured the cities of Oaxaca (in 1812) and Acapulco, Mexico's main Pacific seaport, the following year.
He was captured by Spanish forces and shot as a traitor at the village of San Cristóbal Ecatepec. His lieutenant Vicente Guerrero continued the fight after his death. Morelos' likeness was used on the Mexican peso from 1947 until the 1970's.
In World War II the United States liberty ship SS Jose M. Morelos was named in his honor.
SPECIFICATIONS
Composition: Silver
Weight(g): 16.0000g
Weight(Oz): 0.51 Oz
Fineness: 0.1000
Net Content: 0.05 Oz (1.60g)
Diameter: 35.00mm
GENERAL
Type: Mexican Silver Peso (Morelos)
Origin: Mexico Cat. Num.: KM# 459
Era / Ruler: United States Face Value: 1 Peso
Issued from: 1957 Issued until: 1967
Alignment: Desgr. / Engr.:
Obverse: National arms, eagle left within wreath
Reverse: Morelos bust right
Edge: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD
