5 Centavos

5 Centavos - obverse5 Centavos - reverse

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Features

Issuer Mexico
Period United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1936-1942
Value 5 Centavos (0.05 MXP)
Currency Peso (1823-1992)
Composition Copper-nickel
Weight 4 g
Diameter 20.5 mm
Thickness 1.6 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
7721
References KM# 423,
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# 35
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Obverse

The Mexican coat of arms (a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a rattlesnake. At the base there is a holm oak (Encina) branch on one side and a laurel branch on the other) and the country name above

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United Mexican States

Reverse

The outer circles of the Mexica, or Aztec, Sun Stone, with the year, mintmark (M), and 5 Centavos, in the center.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1936
M
5
CENTAVOS

Edge

Smooth

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
1936 M 46 700 000 $ 0.11 $ 0.25 $ 0.51 $ 0.63 $ 0.98 $ 2.10 $ 3.90 52%
1937 M Photo 49 060 000 $ 0.18 $ 0.43 $ 0.50 $ 0.54 $ 0.76 $ 1.60 $ 11 53%
1938 M Photo 3 340 000 $ 1.70 $ 1.70 $ 1.70 $ 22 $ 220 9%
1940 M 22 800 000 $ 0.08 $ 0.08 $ 0.22 $ 0.84 $ 1.30 $ 2.10 $ 8.00 28%
1942 M 7 100 000 $ 0.08 $ 0.26 $ 0.43 $ 1.40 $ 3.10 12%

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 2374
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 1937 M UNC USD 10.87
(EUR 10.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24176
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1937 M UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313
Lot 65547
Internet Archive
23 Mar 2023 1937 M UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 5 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360
Lot 21232
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2024 1938 M UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 216.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360
Lot 21233
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2024 1938 M UNC
(NGC MS65)
USD 159.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 5 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 5 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 5 CentavosPicture 1 of a sold 5 Centavos
Heritage Auctions
2023 July 16 Spotlight: Mexico Coins Showcase Auction 61330
Lot 23291
Internet Archive
16 Jul 2023 1938 M UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24177
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1938 M UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232309
Lot 61487
Internet Archive
23 Feb 2023 1940 M UNC
The lot includes several items.
Heritage Auctions
2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310
Lot 24178
Internet Archive
7 May 2023 1942 M UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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