Help with Mexico 20 Pesos Gold ? I know this might be a very specific question, but..... What markings distinguish a 1959 "restrike" Mexico Gold 20 Pesos (mintage of 1,158,414) from an "original" 1959 Mexico 20 Peos (MIntage of 13,000)? Any help will be appreciated
I think the milling on the edge could be an indicator,otherwise,it is difficult to tell between the original issue & the official restrikes. Aidan.
With many restrikes there is no way to tell the difference - with some there is. With this one, other than the matte examples struck in '96 I don't know of a way to tell. But there may be. I have searched for years for a way to tell which of the French Roosters are restrikes and which are original - no luck.
Everyone, For future reference here's the answer from Mr. Turner @ NGC: "There is no way to tell the difference between an “Original” and a “Restrike”. They continued using the dies they struck the “Original” coins to strike the restrike pieces in continuing years. NGC will certify all 1959 Mexico Gold 20 Pesos as Restrike."
