Mexico – Maximilian I. 1 Peso. Mexico. 1866. Traces of original luster.

Mexico – Maximilian I. 1 Peso. Mexico. 1866. Traces of original luster.

EF+. Good tone.

Brightly lustrous with faint trace of incipient toning at rims, very flashy Rare in this condition.

Wight: 26.9 gr.

Diameter : 37 mm

OBVERSE

Obverse legend : MAXIMILIANO - EMPERADOR.

Obverse description: portrait of Emperor Maximilian facing right.

REVERSE

Reverse legend : IMPERIO MEXICANO // 1 PESO - 1866 M°

Reverse description: crowned arms of Mexico between two griffins.

Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph von Habsburg-Lothringen (1832-1867) est prince impérial et archiduc d’Autriche, frère de François-Joseph Ier d’Autriche. Suite à l’Expédition du Mexique, fort du soutien de Napoléon III et ayant l’assurance du soutien populaire, il accepta en 1864 de devenir empereur du Mexique sous le nom de Maximilien Ier. Son pouvoir se limite en fait aux zones contrôlées par les garnisons françaises. Suite au retrait de ces dernières en 1867, les troupes impériales qui défendent Mexico sont battues par les troupes des libéraux et républicains. Jugé et condamné à mort, il est exécuté sur ordre de Benito Juarez le 19 juin 1867.

Ferdinand Maximilian Joseph von Habsburg-Lothringen (1832-1867) was Imperial Prince and Archduke of Austria, brother of Franz Joseph I of Austria. Following the Mexican Expedition, with the support of Napoleon III and the assurance of popular support, he agreed in 1864 to become Emperor of Mexico under the name of Maximilian I. His power was in fact limited to the areas controlled by the French garrisons. Following the latter's withdrawal in 1867, the imperial troops defending Mexico City were defeated by the troops of the liberals and republicans. Tried and sentenced to death, he was executed on the orders of Benito Juarez on June 19, 1867.