1988 Mexico 1000 Pesos Juana de Asbaje Coin

This is a 1988 circulation coin from Mexico featuring the portrait of Juana de Asbaje (Sor Juana Ines de la Cruz), an iconic scholar and nun of the New Spain period. The coin is struck in Aluminum-Bronze, giving it a distinct golden-yellow hue. It measures approximately 31mm in diameter with a weight of roughly 14.9 grams and features a reeded edge. The obverse (not fully visible but standard for the issue) features the Mexican Coat of Arms, while the reverse displays Juana de Asbaje's portrait in a three-quarter view, wearing her characteristic nun's habit and escudo de monja. To the left of the portrait, the denomination '$1000' is oriented vertically above the date '1988'. The 'Mo' mint mark of the Casa de Moneda de Mexico is visible to the right of the head. The condition of this specimen shows signs of moderate circulation, including micro-scratches, small contact marks, and a slight darkening of the metal in the deeper recesses of the design, which is common for this alloy. There is no evidence of significant damage such as deep gouges or bending. The strike remains relatively sharp, particularly in the lettering of 'JUANA DE ASBAJE' at the base and the beaded border surrounding the field.