5 Centavos (small type) 1970-1976 front 5 Centavos (small type) 1970-1976 back
5 Centavos (small type) 1970-1976 photo
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5 Centavos small type

 
Brass (85% Copper, 15% Zinc) 2.75 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1970-1976
Value
5 Centavos (0.05&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Brass (85% Copper, 15% Zinc)
Weight
2.75 g
Diameter
18 mm
Thickness
1.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
15 November 1995
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#3152
Rarity index
4%

Reverse

Value, Portrait of Josefa Ortiz de Domínguez to the right

Script: Latin

Lettering:
CINCO CENTAVOS
1971 Mo

Translation:
5 Centavos
1971 Mo

Edge

Plain

Comment

1973 round and flat top 3