Mexico 5 Pesos, 1947 – 1948
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Peso
(1823 – 1992)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
5 Pesos
Year
1947 – 1948
Ruler
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic
(1823–9999)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
30
Diameter (mm)
40
Thickness (mm)
4
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pesos from Mexico. Issued from 1947 to 1948. Struck in Silver (.900). Measures 40 mm and weighs 30 g.
- Obverse
- Deeply embossed mexican eagle eating rattlesnake and perching upon prickly pear cactus with oak leaf and yupo (?) cluster beneath
- Reverse
- Aztec chieftain 'Cuauhtemoc' centered with surrounding lettering and repeating block "L" shape around rim date right side
- Edge
- Reeded
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