1957 Mexico Juarez Silver 1 Peso

1957 Mexico Juarez Silver 1 Peso - 10% Silver, coin weight 16grams Very Good condition, see photos. Capture a piece of mid-century Mexican history with the 1957 Mexico Juarez Silver 1 Peso. This substantial coin, weighing 16 grams, was issued to commemorate the centennial of the Mexican Constitution of 1857 and features the dignified profile of Benito Juárez, Mexico’s first indigenous president and a national hero. Struck in a 10% silver alloy (0.0514 oz ASW), these coins were known as the "Billetes de Plata" (Silver Bills) because they served as a hard-currency anchor during a period of economic transition. This specific specimen is in Very Good (VG) condition, exhibiting the honest, uniform wear of a coin that facilitated trade across the vibrant markets of 1950s Mexico. With the iconic Mexican coat of arms—an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake—boldly displayed on the reverse, it remains a favorite for collectors of Latin American coinage and silver stackers alike.