5 Pesos, Mexico

5 Pesos, Mexico, 1955-1957 obverse image5 Pesos, Mexico, 1955-1957 reverse image
5 Pesos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Mexico flagMexico
  • Years of Minting:
    1955-1957
  • Period:
    United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Reeded.
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    (Mo) Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
5 Pesos Reference Price

Reference Price

$19.99-$58.49

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

5 Pesos Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Miguel Hidalgo y Costillas head facing left, with mintmark to the right.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

Mexico's coat of arms in the middle with the denomination, silver fineness, and coin weight around it.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded.

5 Pesos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

CINCO PESOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS 18.055 G · 1955 · LEY .720

Reverse:

INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD HIDALGO

5 Pesos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Silver (.720) (Copper .280)

Size

5 Pesos sizes
  • Weight:18.055 g
  • Diameter:36 mm
  • Thickness:n/a
  • Edge:Reeded.

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