Mexico 5 Pesos, 1950
Southeastern Railroad
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Peso
(1823 – 1992)
Coin type
Circulating commemorative coin
Denomination
5 Pesos
Year
1950
Ruler
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic
(1823–9999)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal alignment ↑↑
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.78
Diameter (mm)
40
Thickness (mm)
3
Demonetized
Yes
Description
5 Pesos from Mexico. Issued in 1950. Struck in Silver (.720) (Copper .280). Measures 40 mm and weighs 27.78 g.
- Obverse
- Eagle perched on cactus with snake in beak.
- Reverse
- Rising sun with 1950 inscribed over train with two palm trees. Commemorates the opening of the Railway line running from Mexico City all the way to the Yucatan Peninsula up to Port Progreso at the very tip of the peninsula.
- Edge
- Plain with lettering
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | vf | xf | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 Mo | 200K | € 31,00 | € 36,00 | € 53,00 | € 180,00 | 100,000 melted. |
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