5 Pesos (Pattern; Balance; Silver) 1947 front 5 Pesos (Pattern; Balance; Silver) 1947 back
5 Pesos (Pattern; Balance; Silver) 1947 photo
© PCGS

5 Pesos Pattern; Balance; Silver

1947 year
Silver (.900) 30 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1947
Value
5 Pesos (5&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
30 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1947
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#339433
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Weight and fineness over cap and ray design. Balance in the center. Denomination, year, and mintmark at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
30 GRAMOS
LEY 0.900 Mo
LIBERTAD
CINCO PESOS
1947

Translation:
30 Grams
Liberty
Five Pesos

Edge

Reeded.

Comment

The Cuauhtemoc design for the five pesos was ultimately chosen over this pattern.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 5 Pesos coin from Mexico, made of Silver (.900) and weighing 30g, is a rare and unique coin. It was minted in 1947 and features a balance scale on one side and the Mexican coat of arms on the other. The coin was never circulated and was only produced as a pattern, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.