Cuauhtémoc (coin)
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| Face value: | 5 Mexican pesos |
| Metal: | 90% silver , 10% copper |
| Weight: | 30 gr |
| Diameter: | 40 mm |
| Edge: | smooth |
| Embossing years: | 1947-1948 |
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| Motive: | Cuauhtémoc |
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| Motive: | National coat of arms of the United Mexican States |
Cuauhtémoc is the name of a Mexican 5 peso coin that was minted by the Casa de Moneda de México , the Mexican mint , only in 1947/48 .
description
The front ( obverse ) shows the profile of Cuauhtémoc , the last Aztec ruler of Tenochtitlan , whose reign 1520-1525 lay. The legend is "CINCO PESOS • 30 GRAMOS LEY .900 • Ṁ • 1948" (German: 5 Pesos, 30 grams of purity .900). The "Ṁ" represents the mint mark of the mint in Mexico City .
On the back ( lapel ) the coat of arms of Mexico is depicted - an eagle on a cactus grasping a snake. This symbol comes from the Aztec creation mythology. The legend reads: "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS".
Market observation
In 1947 and 1948, 5,110,000 and 26,740,000 coins were minted. Because of the high number of mints, this silver coin has not yet achieved a noteworthy collector's premium. Their value is therefore only determined by the silver content of 0.868 ozt and is therefore based on the current silver price.