1978 – 100 PESOS SILVER Morelos Pavon VF+

Metal: Silver with title 720/1000

Diameter: 40 mm

Grams: 27.78 Gr.

José María Teclo Morelos y Pavón was a Mexican presbyter and patriot. He was a liberal priest who led the Mexican independence movement from the death of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla until he was tried by the Inquisition and shot by the Spanish army.