50 Pesos "Centenario" (Independence) 1943 front 50 Pesos "Centenario" (Independence) 1943 back
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50 Pesos "Centenario" Independence

1943 year
Gold (.900) 41.6666 g 37 mm
Description
Issuer
Mexico
Period
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1943
Value
50 Pesos (50&nbspMXP)
Currency
Peso (1863-1992)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
41.6666 g
Diameter
37 mm
Thickness
2.8 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#28709
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Winged Victory.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
37,5 Gr.
ORO
PURO
37,5 Gr.
ORO
PURO
1821 1943

Engraver: Emilio del Moral

Edge

Lettered

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Comment

This type was minted with dates from 1921 through 1947, however the 1943 dated coins omitted the denomination. Coins dated 1921-1931 and 1944-1947 are listed as KM# 481 (click link below).

Interesting fact

The 50 Pesos "Centenario" (Independence) 1943 coin from Mexico is a rare and valuable coin that was minted to commemorate the centennial of Mexico's independence from Spain. It is made of gold (.900) and weighs 41.6666 grams. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 5,000 coins produced, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1943  89400 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos "Centenario" (Independence) 1943 coin.