50 Centavos

Features

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1955-1959
Value	50 Centavos (0.50 MXP)
Currency	Peso (1863-1992)
Composition	Bronze (95% Copper, 2.5% Tin, 2.5% Zinc)
Weight	14 g
Diameter	33.5 mm
Thickness	2.2 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Number	N# 5205
References	KM# 450, 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. Schön# 52 Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany. And 2 more volumes.

Obverse

National arms; eagle with snake in beak.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United States of Mexico

Reverse

Cuauhtemoc bust left. With value at top, mint and date at bottom

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
Mo 1959

Translation:
Fifty cents
Mexico City 1959

Edge

Reeded

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 March 19 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61313 Lot 23270	19 Mar 2023	1959 Mo	UNC (NGC MS66 Red and Brown)	USD 149.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232311 Lot 63486	9 Mar 2023	1959 Mo	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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