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1952-Mo Type 4, Hidalgo/Wreath, Silver 5 Pesos MS KM-467 Values
Details
Within an open wreath of laurel, the head of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in profile to the left, with HIDALGO below the neck and mintmark M to the right of the head.
Obverse: The national arms of Mexico in the center with a legend around the upper portion of the coin and the silver content and purity divided by the emblem on both sides and the value in lettering underneath and the mintmark along with the date at the bottom
Reverse: Slightly above center, above a spray of oak and laurel, a small national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with stylized, leaf-like feathers and very large feet. The legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS surrounds, with CINCO PESOS below the spray. To the left of the spray, PESO above the coin’s weight (in grams), 27 ª 6; to the right of the spray, fineness LEY / 0.720. At the bottom, the mintmark Mo and the date.
Basic Information
GSID:
295224
Coin Date:
1952-Mo
Denomination:
5P / 5 Pesos
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Mintage:
9,595,000
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1905
Coinage Years:
1951-1954
Composition:
0.72 silver, 0.28 copper
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 4, Hidalgo/Wreath, Silver
Variety 2:
KM-467
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
27.777 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
40 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS, PESO 27 7/9 G Ley 0.720, CINCO PESOS, Mo 1952
Reverse Lettering:
HIDALGO
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