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Bank Note: Mexico, 1 Peso

1992.23.1213

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Artifact Identification Bank Note: Mexico, 1 Peso   (1992.23.1213)
Classification/
Nomenclature
  1. Communication Artifacts
    2. :
  2. Exchange Media
    3. :
  3. N/A
Artist/Maker American Bank Note Company, New York.
Geographic Location
Period N/A
Date 1891 – 1896 CE
Culture Mexican
Location Not on Exhibit

Physical Analysis

Dimension 1 (Length) 14.1 cm
Dimension 2 (Width) 6.9 cm
Dimension 3 (Depth) <0.1 cm
Weight 8 g
Measuring Remarks N/A
Materials Paper, Pigment--Ink
Manufacturing Processes Printed

Research Remarks

Description

Pictured here from left to right are Libertas, the Roman goddess of freedom, and Concordia, the Roman goddess of harmony, embracing Mexico's national shield. Above them is a bald eagle, and at their feet is a cornucopia, which is typically included in depictions of the goddess of harmony. The cornucopia symbolizes abundance. Libertas is identifiable because of the Liberty Pole and the Liberty cap in her right hand. The pole and cap were symbols of liberty in Ancient Rome. Perhaps the figures’ appear on the banknote to convey how liberty brings about harmony in the country.
Published Description N/A
Bibliography

“1 Peso, Durango.” Numista. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://en.numista.com/catalogue/note361030.html.

“Capping Liberty | the Invention of Numismatic Iconography for the New American Republic.” Princeton University. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://lib-static-prod.princeton.edu/capping-liberty/case/6/index.html.

“Concordia.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/topic/Concordia-Roman-goddess.

“Cornucopia.” Encyclopædia Britannica. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://www.britannica.com/art/cornucopia.

Prendergast, Simon. “$1 and $5 Notes of the Banco de Durango.” Paper Money of Mexico. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://papermoneyofmexico.com/history/durango/banco-durango/banco-durango-issues-1.

“The Goddess of Freedom: From Libertas to Lady Liberty.” Circle Sanctuary. Accessed August 22, 2023. https://www.circlesanctuary.org/index.php/circle-magazine/sample-articles/the-goddess-of-freedom-from-libertas-to-lady-liberty.

Artifact History

Credit Line/Dedication Gift of Harlan J. and Pamela Berk
Reproduction no

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