CVC & Collectables presents this 1866-Mo Mexico Maximilian Peso, a highly sought-after silver issue struck during the brief Second Mexican Empire under Emperor Maximilian I. Certified AU55 by PCGS, this example offers sharp detail, attractive remaining luster, and strong eye appeal for the type — a premium example of one of Mexico’s most historically dramatic coinages. Coin Highlights: Country: Mexico Mint: Mexico City (Mo) Date: 1866 Denomination: Peso Catalog: KM# 389 Metal: Silver (.903 fine) Weight: 27.07 g Diameter: 37 mm Grade: PCGS AU55 Obverse: Bust of Emperor Maximilian I facing right with legend MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR. Reverse: Imperial Mexican arms—eagle with crown, holding snake, above wreath with denomination and date. Type: Second Mexican Empire Crown Edge: Reeded Emperor History: Reign: Maximilian I, Emperor of Mexico (1864–1867). Accession: Installed by Napoleon III after French intervention. Key Events: Attempted liberal reforms, conflict with Benito Juárez’s republican forces, dwindling European support. Coinage Context: Issued silver Pesos and minors reflecting European-style portraiture and imperial symbolism. Legacy: A short and tragic reign; his coinage remains among Mexico’s most iconic and collectible crowns. Collectibility: Maximilian Pesos are always in demand due to their low survival rates, attractive crown-sized format, and dramatic history. AU-grade examples show meaningful detail without heavy wear, making AU55 a strong collector grade. High-grade survivors are scarce, and market demand remains consistently strong across world-crown collectors, Mexican specialists, and historical enthusiasts alike.
