50 Centavos

Features

Issuer Mexico
Period United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1919-1945
Value 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP)
Currency Peso (1863-1992)
Composition Silver (.720)
Weight 8.33 g
Diameter 27 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
3844
References KM# 447
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

National arms. With fineness divided by eagle's head.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
0.7 20

Translation:
United Mexican States
0.720

Reverse

Value and date within 3/4 wreath with liberty cap above

Script: Latin

Lettering:
LIBERTAD
50
M
CENTAVOS
1939

Translation:
50 Cents
Mexico City Mint
1939

Edge

Smooth with legend

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Freedom

Mint

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

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Date Mintage G VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1919 M Photo 10 200 000 $ 4.10 $ 9.50 $ 9.50 $ 33 $ 99 17%
1920 M 27 166 000 $ 5.70 $ 5.70 $ 6.40 $ 6.40 $ 11 24%
1921 M Photo 21 864 000 $ 4.00 $ 4.10 $ 6.50 $ 230 21%
1925 M Photo 3 280 000 $ 8.20 $ 12 $ 330 7%
1937 M 20 000 000 $ 5.00 $ 5.20 $ 5.20 $ 7.10 $ 7.10 $ 54 19%
1938 M Photo 100 000 $ 15 $ 450 1.4%
1939 M Photo 10 440 000 $ 5.40 $ 7.30 $ 7.70 $ 14 13%
1942 M 800 000 $ 7.00 $ 7.00 $ 25 5%
1943 M Photo 41 512 000 $ 5.90 $ 6.50 $ 6.50 $ 10 26%
1944 M Photo 55 806 000 $ 5.60 $ 5.60 $ 9.70 $ 9.70 34%
1945 M Photo 56 766 000 $ 6.50 $ 7.30 $ 7.60 $ 14 26%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23321
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1919 M UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23315
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1919 M UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 94.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24314
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1919 M UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 139.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24315
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1919 M UNC
(PCGS MS65)
USD 240.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24316
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1920 M UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232312
Lot 64536
Internet Archive
16 Mar 2023 1920 M UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360
Lot 21257
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2024 1921 M UNC
(NGC MS66+)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64611
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 1921 M UNC
(PCGS MS67)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24317
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1925 M UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2022 July 24 Mexican Coins Showcase Auction 61280
Lot 99212
Internet Archive
24 Jul 2022 1925 M UNC
(PCGS MS65+)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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