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2½ Pesos
| Gold (.875) | 4.23 g | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1870-1893 |
| Value | 2½ Pesos (2.5 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 4.23 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#15016 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Assayer's initial, fineness and mint at top. Value at center with oak and laurel wreath at bottom
Script: Latin
Lettering:
M. 875 Mo
2½
Pesos
Translation:
M.875 Mexico City
2.5 Pesos
Comment
Mints:KM#411 - As - Alamos
KM#411.1 - Cn - Culiacan
KM#411.2 - Do - Durango
KM#411.3 - Go - Guanajuato
KM#411.4 - Ho - Hermosillo
KM#411.5 - Mo - Mexico City
KM#411.6 - Zs - Zacatecas
Interesting fact
The 2½ Pesos coin from Mexico, made of gold (.875) and weighing 4.23g, is interesting because it was issued during a time when Mexico was under French occupation. The coin was introduced by the French-backed government in 1870, and it was used as a standard circulation coin until 1893. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, and its gold content makes it a unique piece of Mexican history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1870 Mo C | 820 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1871 Go S | 600 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1872 Mo M | 800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1873 Mo M | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1873 Zs H | 1300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1875 Zs A | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1877 Mo M | - | - | - | - | - | - | |
| 1878 Mo M | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1878 Zs S | 300 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1881 Mo M | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1883 Mo M | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1886 Mo M | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1887 Mo M | 400 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 Go/MoR | 110 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 Mo M | 540 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1888 Zs/MoS | 80 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 Mo M | 240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1889 Zs/MoZ | 184 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 Mo M | 420 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1890 Zs Z | 326 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1891 Mo M | 188 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1892 Mo M | 240 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Pesos 1870-1893 coin.
