50 Centavos Pattern; Cuauhtémoc; Copper
1954 year| Copper | - | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1954 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1954 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#396865 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cuauhtemoc's bust facing left, surrounded by value and year. Mintmark on headdress.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
Mo
1954
Translation: Fifty Centavos.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Copper in 1954, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the usual depiction of the national coat of arms, it showcases a portrait of Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec emperor, who led the defense of Tenochtitlán against the Spanish conquistadors in the early 16th century. This design was only used on pattern coins and never made it to circulation, making it a rare and interesting piece for collectors.
