Lot 259

1919 Two Pesos Mexican Gold Coin

Sold December 12, 2025

Price realized
$250

Price realized is the winning bid (hammer price) and excludes buyer’s premium.

About this lot

Estimated Value: $200-250

Origin: Mexico City, Mexico

Denomination: 2 Pesos

Year: 1919

Mint: Mexico City Mint

Grade/Condition: F

Metal: 90 % gold and 10% copper

Weight (+/- 0.2g): 1.7 grams

Additional Description: Struck in 1919, this Mexican Dos Pesos gold coin exemplifies the country’s elegant approach to small-format bullion coinage in the early twentieth century. One side features the iconic Mexican eagle perched upon a cactus, clutching a serpent in its beak, a symbol of the nation’s heritage and resilience. The reverse presents the denomination encircled by a finely rendered wreath of plants, combining classical design with a distinctly national aesthetic, along with inscriptions noting the year 1919 and the denomination Dos Pesos. Believed to be of F (Fine) grade, the coin shows moderate circulation wear while retaining the clarity of its principal motifs.

Lot details

Lot
259
Closed
December 12, 2025

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