1981-Mo Type 8, Copper-nickel, Closed 8, Narrow Date Un Peso MS KM-460 Values

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1981-Mo Type 8, Copper-nickel, Closed 8, Narrow Date Un Peso MS KM-460 Values

Details

Obverse: Above a spray of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with the feathers and other elements drawn as outlines instead of in full relief. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.

Reverse: On a plain field, a left-facing head of José María Morelos in a general’s uniform. To left of the head, UN PESO; below, the date.

Basic Information

GSID:

295148

Coin Date:

1981-Mo

Denomination:

1P / Un Peso

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Mexico City

Mintage:

58,616,000

Coinage Type:

Estados Unidos Mexicanos

Coinage Years:

1970-1983

Composition:

0.75 copper, 0.25 nickel

Mint Mark:

Mo

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Type 8, Copper-nickel, Closed 8, Narrow Date

Variety 2:

KM-460

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

9 gr

Coin Rulers Name:

United Mexican States/Mexican Republic

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

29 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Demonetized:

True

Obverse Lettering:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse Lettering:

UN PESO Mo 1981

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