1981-Mo Type 8, Stylized Eagle, Rectangular 9, Narrow Date 50 Centavos MS KM-452 Values

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1981-Mo Type 8, Stylized Eagle, Rectangular 9, Narrow Date 50 Centavos MS KM-452 Values

Details

Obverse: Above a spray of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with the feathers and other elements drawn as outlines instead of in full relief. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.

Reverse:  The head of Cuauhtémoc wearing an Aztec-style headdress in profile to the left, with a tiny M in the medallion above the forehead; ! CINCUENTA CENTAVOS ! and Mo [date] surrounds.

Basic Information

GSID:

295065

Coin Date:

1981-Mo

Denomination:

50c / 50 Centavos

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Mexico City

Mintage:

142,212,000

Coinage Type:

Coinage Reform of 1905

Coinage Years:

1970-1983

Composition:

0.75 copper, 0.25 nickel

Mint Mark:

Mo

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Type 8, Stylized Eagle, Rectangular 9, Narrow Date

Variety 2:

KM-452

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

6.5 gr

Coin Rulers Name:

United Mexican States/Mexican Republic

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

25 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Demonetized:

True

Obverse Lettering:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse Lettering:

CINCUENTA CENTAVOS, Mo, 1981

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