50 Centavos Pattern; Cuauhtémoc; Smaller Diameter; Bronze
1955 year| Bronze | 11.65 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1955 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.65 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1955 |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#419414 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Cuauhtemoc's bust facing left, surrounded by value, mintmark and year.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CINCUENTA CENTAVOS
Mo
1955
Translation: Fifty Centavos.
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
According to the book “A guide Book of Mexican Coins” these coins have the same normal circulation design, the difference lies in the diameter being smaller than the official mintage.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 50 Centavos coin from Mexico, made of Bronze in 1955, has a unique feature. It's smaller in diameter than the regular 50 Centavos coin, and it was minted as a pattern coin, which means it was not meant for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. This makes it a rare and interesting collector's item for numismatists.
