50 Centavos Pattern; Caballito; Plain Edge; Silver
1908 year| Silver | 11.2 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1908 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 11.2 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1908 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#392688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Liberty riding a horse. On her right hand an oak branch and on her left a flaming torch, with the sun raising on the horizon. The assayer's name at left near rim, and the word ESSAI near the right rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CH.PILLET
.1908.
ESSAI
Edge
Plain
Comment
This coin would be minted for the centenary of Mexico's independence, during the period in which the Resplandor Peso was not minted.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Silver in 1908, has an interesting fact that it was minted with a plain edge, unlike other coins of its era that had milled or reeded edges. This feature makes it stand out from other coins and adds to its unique character.
