5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) 1997-1998 front 5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) 1997-1998 back
5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) 1997-1998 photo
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5 Pesos Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion

 
Silver (.999) 31.11 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Years
1997-1998
Value
5 Pesos 5 MXN = USD 0.26
Currency
New Peso (1992-date)
Composition
Silver (.999)
Weight
31.11 g
Diameter
40 mm
Thickness
3 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#25518
Rarity index
81%

Reverse

Inside ellipse a representation of a "Pelota" player with date at left, mint mark at right and motive at bottom. Value at bottom outside ellipse.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1997 Mo
JUGADOR DE PELOTA
$5

Translation:
1997 Mexico City
Pelota player
5 Pesos

Edge

Reeded.

Interesting fact

The 5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) coin from Mexico, issued from 1997 to 1998, has a unique design that features a player from the traditional Mesoamerican ball game, which was played in ancient times. The game was known for its ritual and spiritual significance, and the coin's design aims to commemorate and honor this important part of Mexico's cultural heritage.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997 Mo 1800 - - - - - -
1998 Mo 500 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Jugador de Pelota - 1 oz Silver Bullion) 1997-1998 coin.