Cmcnutt11 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I have 3 1914 caballito un pesos. They're in good shape, never graded. I was told they're worth quite a bit. Does anyone have any info on this, I'm very green to this stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Bob Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Welcome to the forum. I am afraid your coin is a fake. I do not collect these, and I am no expert in Mexican coinage, but I have seen quite a few fake coins, and this one has that look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmcnutt11 Posted July 11, 2020 Author Share Posted July 11, 2020 (edited) Ok, I will definitely take that into consideration. I got it from my wife's dad down in Mexico a couple of weeks ago. Here is all 3 of them. I went to a coin shop today and he said he wanted it graded before he bought it. He didn't mention anything about fake, but like I said, it very well could be. I just don't know. Edited July 11, 2020 by Cmcnutt11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Very poor definition indicates fake. Might make interesting drink coasters. No collector value. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cmcnutt11 Posted July 12, 2020 Author Share Posted July 12, 2020 Ok, so what do you suggest here? Should I send it in and see if they really are fake? I don’t know if I’m willing to risk a possibility of something that is worth 3-4K each, just because it “may” be fake. Coin guy said at least it’s real silver, so heck, if anything, I’ll just save them for that. Real suggestions rather than satire jokes? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VKurtB Posted July 14, 2020 Share Posted July 14, 2020 (edited) I don't have enough knowledge of this series to make even an educated guess, but on a factual matter such as this (I disagree with him on other "interpretation" issues) I'm guessing @RWB is about as good a source as you're likely to find online. I do know older and newer Un Peso coins, but I never had cause to deal with these. As a general rule, the Mexico City mint has typically been known for its sharp crisp designs, which these lack, so that militates toward the gentlemen above being correct. Edited July 14, 2020 by VKurtB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tomguajardo Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Hello: I wold also like your input on this coin? Thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JKK Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Has the same muddy look. Doubtful authenticity. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 (edited) Here's an authentic example - 1914 (Courtesy Heritage Auctions). Also see: https://www.coinworld.com/news/precious-metals/caballito-peso-is-first-commemorative-coin-of-mexico.html. Edited March 9, 2022 by RWB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fenntucky Mike Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 There is an awesome book out there for anyone considering collecting these or who just likes reading about coins in general, MEXICAN BEAUTY, Un Peso Caballito by Allan Schein. I've never owned a Little Horse Peso, but this is one of my favorite numismatic books. Well worth the $40 or so if you're thinking about collecting these. I agree, the coins in this thread look questionable at best, I'd avoid all of them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RWB Posted March 9, 2022 Share Posted March 9, 2022 Allan also wrote a book about the Pratt quarter- and half-eagle gold coins. Fenntucky Mike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
