1948 Mexican Silver 5 Pesos (Cuauhtemoc)

Obverse	Reverse
Item Notes

General

Type:	Mexican Silver 5 Pesos (Cuauhtemoc)
Years:	1947 - 1948	Cat. Num.:	KM# 465
Country:	Mexico	Period:	United States
Currency:	Mexican Peso	Face value:	5 Pesos
System:	Decimal	100 Centavos = 1 Peso
Desgr/Engr:
Subject:	Cuauhtemoc
Obverse:	National arms, eagle left
Legend:	ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse:	Head with headdress left
Legend:	CINCO PESOS · 30 GRAMOS·LEY 0.900·Mo
Edge:
Purpose:	Circulation

Issue

Grades & Prices Available
Year:	1948
Mint:
Mintage:	26,740,000
Scarcity:
Valuation:
Notes:

	(AU)	$37.99
	(UNC)		Sold


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Specifications

Composition:	Silver
Fineness:	0.9000
Weight (g):	30.0000g
Weight (Oz):	0.96 Oz
Net Content:	0.87 Oz (27.00g)
Bullion Value:	$17.45
Alignment:	Coin
Diameter:	40.00mm
Thickness:

Description

This silver five peso coin was struck in Mexico only for two years 1947-1948. Cuauhtemoc was the last Aztec emperor, born 1495, died 1522. This handsome large silver crown typifies the coiners art at its best. Reverse depicts the Mexican coat of arms; an eagle sitting on a cactus holding a snake. Weight 30.5 grams, 40mm diameter, struck Mexico City Mint.

An issue with presentation wallet can be found at 1948 [wallet]
The coin alone can be found at 1948

Mexican Silver 5 Pesos