5 Centavos

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 (1863-1992)
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 2 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

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Price
	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24176	7 May 2023	1937 M	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 288.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232313 Lot 65547	23 Mar 2023	1937 M	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24177	7 May 2023	1938 M	UNC (NGC MS66)	USD 456.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232309 Lot 61487	23 Feb 2023	1940 M	UNC	The lot includes several items.
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24178	7 May 2023	1942 M	UNC (PCGS MS66)	USD 336.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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