The Argentum Collectors Pesos II
1947-1949

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This 14.00 grams, .500 Ag, 1 pesos coin has the image of José María Morelos who was one of Mexico’s most noted and legendary heroes of the revolutionary war with Spain. Originally a catholic priest, Morelos was recruited into the rebellion by leader Miguel Hidalgo and his strategic prowess quickly gave him the rank of colonel. He became leader of the rebellion after Hidalgo's death in 1811. He won 22 victories, secured most of the Pacific coast line from the Spanish and helped in forming the National Constituent Congress of Chilpancingo. In November of 1815 he was defeated in Tezmalaca was taken prisoner and brought to Mexico City where he was tried and executed by firing squad on December 22, 1815 for treason. The image of Morelos has been portrayed on Peso coinage from 1947 to 1987 and featured a total of 5 different portrait designs of the famous leader. This coin has a low NGC population of just 22.