5 Pesos (Bicentennial of Hidalgo's Birth) 1953 front 5 Pesos (Bicentennial of Hidalgo's Birth) 1953 back
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5 Pesos Bicentennial of Hidalgo's Birth

1953 year
Silver (.720) (Copper .280) 27.778 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1953
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
27.778 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#15263
Rarity index
19%

Reverse

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla facing with the church Parroquia de Nuestra Señora de Dolores to the left in the background.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
AÑO DE HIDALGO
1753
1953

Translation: Year of Hidalgo

Engraver: Lorenzo Rafael

Designer: Lorenzo Rafael

Edge

Plain with incuse lettering

Lettering: AGRICULTURA INDUSTRIA COMERCIO

Translation: Agriculture Industry Commerce

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted to commemorate the bicentennial of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla's birth, who is considered the father of the Mexican War of Independence.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1953 Mo 1000000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Bicentennial of Hidalgo's Birth) 1953 coin.