1 Centavo, Mexico

1 Centavo, Mexico, 1950-1969 obverse image1 Centavo, Mexico, 1950-1969 reverse image
1 Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Mexico flagMexico
  • Years of Minting:
    1950-1969
  • Period:
    United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
1 Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$0.65-$16.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Wheatear at the center with leaves going to the sides and the denomination in numerals at the top-left, and the abbreviation for the denomination to the top-right with the date to the bottom-left and the mintmark to the bottom-right

Engraver:

Lorenzo Rafael

Designer:

Lorenzo Rafael

Obverse

Description:

The national arms of Mexico

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse:

1 C. 1965 Mo

1 Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass (85% Copper, 15% Zinc)

Size

1 Centavo sizes
  • Weight:2 g
  • Diameter:16 mm
  • Thickness:1.25 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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