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5 Pesos Lobo
| Silver (.999) | 31.1035 g | 40 mm |
| 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 | 31.1035 g |
| Diameter | 40 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#57096 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 79% |
Reverse
Wolf with pup. With legend, date, mint, value and WWF logo.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LOBO
1997 Mo
$5
CANIS LUPUS
Interesting fact
The 5 Pesos (Lobo) coin from Mexico, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 31.1035g, has a unique feature - it has a built-in security measure. The coin has a small, round, transparent plastic window in the center of the coin, which contains a small silver sphere. This sphere is visible from both sides of the coin and is designed to move slightly when the coin is tilted, providing a dynamic, anti-counterfeiting measure. This feature is known as a "rolling star" or "moving sphere" and is a distinctive characteristic of this coin.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 Mo | 13004 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Lobo) 1997-1998 coin.
