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1983-Mo Type 9, Palenque, Thin Snake 50 Centavos MS KM-492 Values
Details
Obverse: Above a spray of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with feathers resembling plates of armor. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
Reverse: Slightly to the right of center, the head of a Mayan of ancient Palenque, possibly Pakal the Great, in semi-profile to the left. To left of the head, 50¢ PALENQUE is placed vertically atop the date, which is placed horizontally. At far right, the mintmark M.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Mintage:
99,540,000
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1905
Coinage Years:
1983
Composition:
Stainless Steel
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 9, Palenque, Thin Snake
Variety 2:
KM-492
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
4.2 gr
Coin Rulers Name:
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
21.9 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse Lettering:
50c, 1983, PALENQUE
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