1906 Mexico 10 Pesos Gold Coin AU AGW .2411 oz
Specifications:
| Condition: | Almost Uncirculated |
| Year: | 1906 |
| Fineness: | .900 |
| Denomination: | 100 Pesos |
| Gross Weight: | 8.33 grams |
| Actual Weight: | 0.2411 troy oz |
| Diameter: | 22.8 mm |
| Thickness: | 1.4 mm |
| Mint/Brand: | Banco de Mexico |
The 1906 Mexico 10 Pesos Gold Coin is a historic pre-revolutionary Mexican gold coin, struck from .900 fine gold with an Actual Gold Weight (AGW) of 0.2411 troy ounces. Issued by the Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), the oldest mint in the Americas, this coin reflects Mexico’s rich numismatic and economic heritage. In Almost Uncirculated (AU) condition, it retains sharp details and much of its original mint luster.
Mexico’s 10 Pesos gold coin was first introduced in 1905 as part of a broader series of gold pesos coins, including the 2.5, 5, 20, and 50 Pesos denominations. The obverse features the profile of Miguel Hidalgo, the revered leader of Mexico’s independence movement, symbolizing the nation’s fight for freedom. The reverse showcases the Mexican coat of arms, depicting an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak, a powerful representation of Mexico’s resilience and strength. This coin was widely circulated before Mexico’s gold coinage was discontinued in the mid-20th century, making it a prized collector’s piece today.
Obverse: Features the left-facing profile portrait of Don Miguel Hidalgo along with the inscriptions “DIEZ Pesos,” “M,” a star, and the year of mintage
Reverse: Displays the Mexican Coat of Arms - an Eagle sitting atop a cactus with a serpent in its beak and talons. The design is encircled by the inscription of "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” on the top half and bottom half by a laurel wreath
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