1993-95 20 Peso Mexico Silver Bimetallic Coin, 1/4 Troy. Celebrating Miguel Hidalgo Costilla "Father Of The Mexican Nation". 20 Peso By Seller Circulated Condition

Miguel Hidalgo (Spanish pronunciation: [miˈɣel iˈðalɣo]), was a Catholic priest, leader of the Mexican War of Independence and recognized as the Father of the Nation. A professor at the Colegio de San Nicolás Obispo in Valladolid, Hidalgo was influenced by Enlightenment ideas, which contributed to his ouster in 1792. He served in a church in Colima and then in Dolores. After his arrival, he was shocked by the rich soil he had found. He tried to help the poor by showing them how to grow olives and grapes, but in New Spain (modern Mexico) growing these crops was discouraged or prohibited by colonial authorities to prevent competition with imports from Spain.[4] On 16 September 1810 he gave the Cry of Dolores, a speech calling upon the people to protect the interest of their King Ferdinand VII, held captive during the Peninsular War, by revolting against the European-born Spaniards who had overthrown the Spanish Viceroy José de Iturrigaray.[5]

• He Fought For Mexican Farmers Against Spanish Interests.
• He Died For His Nation.
• This Coin Was In Actual Circulation, Making This Mexican Coin One Of The Last Circulating Silver Coinage.