5 Pesos

Features

Issuer Mexico
Period United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1951-1954
Value 5 Pesos (5 MXP)
Currency Peso (1823-1992)
Composition Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight 27.78 g
Diameter 40 mm
Thickness 3 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
13985
References KM# 467
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

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

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
PESO 27 7/9 G LEY 0.720
CINCO PESOS
Mo 1952

Translation:
United Mexican States
Weight 27 and 7/9 grams fineness 0.720
Five Pesos
Mexico City Mint 1951

Reverse

Hidalgo's bust looking left surrounded by a laurel wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: HIDALGO

Edge

Smooth with inscription

Lettering: COMERCIO AGRICULTURA INDUSTRIA

Translation: Commerce - Agriculture - Industry

5 Pesos -  obverse

© Michass (CC BY-SA)

Mint

Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

1954 Mintage was stopped due to inflation which meant the 10 peso coin next year would be the exact same size as this one, so to prevent confusion it was decided to not release that year anymore to wait a year for the "5-Peso-size" 10 Peso coin to appear.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1951 Mo Photo 4 958 000 $ 15 $ 15 $ 22 $ 22 34%
1952 Mo Photo 9 599 000 $ 14 $ 16 $ 17 $ 27 39%
1953 Mo Photo 20 376 000 $ 12 $ 16 $ 18 $ 19 $ 22 58%
1954 Mo Photo 30 000 $ 340 3%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 PesosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360
Lot 21295
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2024 1951 Mo UNC
(NGC MS64)
USD 55.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 2420
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1952 Mo UNC USD 51.73
(EUR 48.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23389
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1952 Mo UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24413
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1952 Mo UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 61.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65549
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1952 Mo UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 2439
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 1952 Mo AU USD 17.24
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 77
Lot 1341
Internet Archive
11 Feb 2023 1952 Mo AU USD 17.24
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 69
Lot 3115
Internet Archive
29 Oct 2022 1952 Mo AU USD 17.24
(EUR 16.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2173
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1952 Mo XF USD 16.16
(EUR 15.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Pesos
Katz
Auction 79
Lot 2174
Internet Archive
21 Mar 2023 1953 Mo UNC USD 60.35
(EUR 56.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
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