5 Centavos small type

Features

Country	Mexico (Estados Unidos)
Period	United Mexican States (1905-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1970-1976
Value	5 Centavos (0.05 MXP)
Currency	Peso (1905-1992)
Composition	Brass
Weight	2.75 g
Diameter	18 mm
Thickness	1.5 mm
Shape	Round
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	11-15-1995
References	KM# 427, Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 2001-Date (14^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248979. Thomas Michael (editor), Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1601-1700 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248573. Thomas Michael (editor); 2016. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800 (7^th edition). Krause Publications, Iola, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440247064. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900 (9^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248955. Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000 (47^th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, USA. ISBN 9781440248962. Schön# 65 Gerhard Schön; 2020. Weltmünzkatalog 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461840. Helmut Kahnt, Günter Schön; 2016. Weltmünzkatalog 19. Jahrhundert: 1801-1900 (17. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461185. Gerhard Schön, Sebastian Krämer; 2017. Weltmünzkatalog 21. Jahrhundert: 2001-2016 (3. Auflage). Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. ISBN 9783866461383.

Obverse

National Arms (Eagle on cactus facing left with snake in beak above wreath), with the inscription forming a semicircle above it

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United States of Mexico

Reverse

Value, Portrait of Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez to the right

Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
1971 Mo

Translation:
5 Centavos
1971 Mo

Edge

Smooth

Mint

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

Comments

1973 round and flat top 3

Due to some minor alloy variations, this type is often encountered with a bronze-color toning.

Manage my collection

To manage your collection, please log in.

I wish to get it
I don't wish to get it

Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC	Frequency
1970 Mo	163,368,000		0.13	0.21	0.19	0.19		4.43	27%
1971 Mo	198,844,000	1.19	0.19	0.26	0.19	0.30	0.30	0.27	35%
1972 Mo	225,000,000		0.12	0.26	0.19	0.26	0.25	0.25	30%
1973 Mo	595,070,000		0.13	0.13	0.37	0.36	0.15	0.36	35%	Flat top 3
1973 Mo			0.11	0.24	0.17	0.30	0.17	0.27	21%	Round top 3
1974 Mo	401,584,000	0.35	0.19	0.20	0.14	0.36	0.82	0.36	33%
1975 Mo	342,308,000			0.30	0.12	0.24		0.38	27%
1976 Mo	367,524,000	0.61		0.26	0.33	0.38	0.58	0.64	28%

Values in the table above are expressed in USD. They are based on evaluations by Numista users and sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as a measure, but they are not intended to be relied upon for buying, selling or exchanging. Numista does not buy or sell coins or banknotes.

Frequencies show the percentage of Numista users who own each year or variety among all the users who own this coin. Since some users own several versions, the sum may be greater than 100%.

Get this coin

Members from this site want to exchange it: crapo1, Moose59, The Hessian, JoachimSdl, awaidner11, upcyclist, eiffel, PhilJug, presedinte, Rauss76, uccello, lobocapo, SRV5490, cobrapel, Subli37, Emilie80, franc sanchis, Skahitwonder, mkruse, Roberto-9558, Jangofett56037, MrAnderchong, Astor033, Stevz7971, RonMunt, Newtony, wimi, aarez, Indomini16, idan, TheNoob …

» See the details of the coins available for swap

Numista Rarity index: 5 Search tips

This index is based on the data of Numista members collections. It ranges from 0 to 100, 0 meaning a very common coin or banknote and 100 meaning a rare coin or banknote among Numista members.

» Buy coins from Mexico

Contribute to the catalog

Modify or add data on this page
Match past online sales
Register a past auction sale

Facebook Twitter