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 5 Centavos - Maximiliano I
| Silver (.903) | 1.3537 g | 15 mm | 
|   Issuer   |  Mexico | 
|---|---|
|   Emperor   |  Maximilian I (1863-1867) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Years   |  1864-1866 | 
|   Value   |  5 Centavos (0.05 MXP) | 
|   Currency   |  Peso (1863-1992) | 
|   Composition   |  Silver (.903) | 
|   Weight   |  1.3537 g | 
|   Diameter   |  15 mm | 
|   Thickness   |  0.75 mm | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Orientation   |  Coin alignment ↑↓ | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-06 | 
|   Numista   |  N#15046 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  73% | 
Reverse
Olive wreath encircling value, date and mint mark.
Script: Latin
 Lettering: 
 5
 cent.
 1864
 M 
Edge
Milled
Interesting fact
The 5 Centavos coin from Mexico, featuring Maximiliano I, has an interesting fact: it was minted during a brief period of French rule in Mexico, known as the Second Mexican Empire (1864-1867). This period saw the introduction of the franc as the national currency, and the 5 Centavos coin was one of the denominations minted during this time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1864 G | 90000 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
| 1864 M | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos - Maximiliano I 1864-1866 coin.