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ZFC3098

Mexico // 1st Empire / Dos Pesos Note

Sub-collection: Artifacts not flags

Mexico // 1st Empire / Dos Pesos Note

Catalog Description
Dos Pesos Printed Currency. One page, approximately 6.25" x 4.25", Mexico City, 1823. Docketed on verso. Issued by the Mexican Empire on January 1, 1823, this was the first currency used in Texas and the first Mexican currency. This uncommon note bears a decorative border and the great seal of Mexico at the upper center. Handwritten serial number: "N. 11.299." When Austin's Colony was first settled, these notes were used extensively, as hard coin was virtually unknown in Texas. As noted by Jenkins: "These currency notes are extremely rare." Bright and sharp, this note is in very fine condition. From the Taking of Texas Collection.

Reference: Jenkins: Cat. 188, Item 10.

ZFC Collectible Flag



Hoist & Fly
Width of Hoist 4.25
Length of Fly 6.25

Stars
Are there stars on obverse? no
Are there stars on reverse? no

Stripes
Has a Blood Stripe? no

Crest/Emblem
Description of Crest/Emblem Mexican Imperial Arms

Fabric
Fabric Paper

Weave
Type of Weave Plain

Attachment
Method of Attachment NONE

Applica
Applique Sides Single Faced = Mirror Image Reverse

Documentation
Documents
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.
Drawings
All original documents and drawings are held in the Zaricor Flag Collection Archives.

Condition
Condition Excellent
Damage Used
Displayable yes

Date
Date 1822