San Luis Potosí, Mexico — The Northeast (and Central Highlands)
Mint of San Luis Potosí
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
1. Mint of San Luis Potosí Marker
Asociacion Numismatica de San Luis Potosi, A.C.
San Luis Potosi, S.L.P., marzo 23 de 1991
In this place, now occupied by the Monumental Palace, was the Mint of San Luis Potosí, established in 1827 by the Governor of the State Ildefonso Díaz de Leon. From its foundation until its closure in 1893, it minted with the mark PI.
Numismatic Association of San Luis Potosí
San Luis Potosí, S.L.P., March 23, 1991
Erected 1991 by Asociacion Numismatica de San Luis Potosi, A.C.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Government & Politics • Industry & Commerce. A significant historical date for this entry is March 23, 1991.
Location. 22° 9.049′ N, 100° 58.638′ W. Marker is in San Luis Potosí. It is on Ignacio Aldama just north of Agustín de Iturbide, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address:
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Regionally, this marker is in Northern Mexico, in the Bajío, and in the Sierra Madre. Globally, it is in North America and the Western Hemisphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also a Spanish colony.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: La Lonja Society of San Luis Potosí (here, next to this marker); The Plan of San Luis (within shouting distance of this marker); Royal Treasury (within shouting distance of this marker); Government Palace (about 90 meters away, measured in a direct line); Royal Treasure / Monumental Palace (about 90 meters away); Monument to Vicente Guerrero (about 120 meters away); Guerrero Garden (about 120 meters away); Former Othón Theater (about 120 meters away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in San Luis Potosí.
Photographed by J. Makali Bruton, March 17, 2019
2. Mint of San Luis Potosí Marker
The marker can be seen to the right of this entrance to the Palacio Monumental (Monumental Palace).
Credits. This page was last revised on October 13, 2024. It was originally submitted on April 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 450 times since then and 50 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on April 27, 2019, by J. Makali Bruton of Washington, District of Columbia.
