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50 Centavos Pattern
1889 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal Republic (1823-1905) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1889 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#335592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Radiant cap
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD
50 C . Mo. 1889 . A . M . 902,7 .
Translation: Liberty
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of silver in 1889, features an error in its design. The coin was intended to have the image of a liberty cap on the reverse side, but instead, it features a small bird, known as a "chapultepec," perched on a cactus. This error was caused by a miscommunication between the Mexican government and the mint in Paris, where the coins were produced. As a result, only a small number of coins were minted with this error, making them highly sought after by collectors.
