© PCGS
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50 Centavos Pattern; Cuauhtémoc; Nickel
1959 year| Nickel | 6.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Nickel |
| Weight | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1959 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#397657 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value surrounding Cuauhtemoc's bust to the left. Year below.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CINCUENTA CENTAVOS 1959
Translation: Fifty Centavos
Comment
In 1959 the last bronze fifty cent coins were minted, and the denomination would not return until 1964 using a design similar to this.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Nickel and weighing 6.5g, features a unique design on its reverse side. Instead of the traditional coat of arms, it depicts the 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 collector's item.
