100 Pesos 1977-1979 front 100 Pesos 1977-1979 back
100 Pesos 1977-1979 photo
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100 Pesos

 
Silver (.720) (Copper .280) 27.78 g 39 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1977-1979
Value
100 Pesos (100&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
27.78 g
Diameter
39 mm
Thickness
2.84 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#11552
Rarity index
11%

Reverse

Morelos facing forward with denomination at left, date at right, and silver purity and weight below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CIEN
PESOS

Mo
1977

PLATA PURA 20 Gr. LEY .720

Unabridged legend: Gramos

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Interesting fact

The 100 Pesos coin from Mexico, issued between 1977 and 1979, has an interesting feature. It has a unique rim design that includes a series of small raised dots, which were added to help visually impaired individuals identify the coin more easily. This feature was a pioneering effort by the Mexican mint to make their currency more accessible to all citizens, and it has since been adopted by other countries as well.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1977 Mo 5225000 - - - - - -
1978 Mo 9879000 - - - - - -
1979 Mo 784000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos 1977-1979 coin.