© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
50 Centavos large size
| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 12.5 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1905-1918 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 2 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#13971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 18% |
Reverse
Liberty cap on top irradiating light. Value at center with mint mark between the numbers. Unit below and date under it. An oak and laurel branches tied at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
50
M
CENTAVOS
1908
Translation:
50 Cents
Mexico City Mint
1908
Edge
Smooth with lettering.
Lettering: -INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD-
Translation: Independence and Liberty
Comment
Of the 1906 mintage, 5,000,000 were minted at the San Francisco Mint.Of the 1907 mintage, 7,442,000 were minted at the San Francisco Mint and 6,199,291 were minted at the Denver Mint.
Example of a double-die 9 in 1913 date, 9 has a double curve at bottom:
Example and comparison of the standard 1913 date, and the one with separated 3. Top one has the 191 with equal spacing between them, and the 3 apart, which looks more like a 191 and 3. Bottom one has them all with equal space, and looks more like 19 and 13, this one being the common one.
Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, produced between 1905 and 1918, has an interesting feature. It was made with a unique combination of metals, specifically 80% silver and 20% copper. This blend of metals, also known as "silver-copper," was used to create a distinctive and durable alloy that was suitable for circulation coins. The use of silver and copper in the coin's composition adds to its historical significance and value among collectors.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1905 M | 2446000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 M | 16966000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 M | 18920000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 M | 488000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 M | 3736000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1913 M | 10510000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1914 M | 7710000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 M | 480000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 M | 37112000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 M | 1320000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (large size) 1905-1918 coin.
