1866-G° Maximilian Peso (Large Letters)

The 1866-G° Maximilian Peso (Large Letters) was struck in 1866 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Designer:
 * Obverse Design: Head of Maximilian
 * Reverse Design: Imperially crowned arms of Mexico
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 38mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1866
 * Mintage:

Design
Designs and legends on both obverse and reverse exactly the same as 1866-M° Maximilian Peso (Small Letters), but differently executed as to details. The letters on both sides are much larger, especially on the obverse, in which the legend nearly touches the effigy at three points; on the reverse the date is crowded so as nearly to touch the lower part of the design. The dies are coarsely executed and lack finish. These dollars were coined in 1866 at the mints of Guanaxuato, Mexico and Potosi, and in 1867 at the Mexico mint only — those struck at the Mexico mint in 1866 being the very common variety, from which the engraving was made. Edge the same as 1866-M° Maximilian Twenty Pesos.