5 Pesos, Mexico

5 Pesos, Mexico, 1985-1988 obverse image5 Pesos, Mexico, 1985-1988 reverse image
5 Pesos coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Mexico flagMexico
  • Years of Minting:
    1985-1988
  • 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

$0.65-$15.00

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:

Monogram-called design, with a big face value and other details at left, date and the mintmark.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Obverse

Description:

The national emblem of Mexico (a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake above a half-wreath of oak and laurel below and the legend forming the upper semicircle)

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

n/a

Edge

Description:

Reeded

5 Pesos Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse:

1985 $5

5 Pesos Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Brass

Size

5 Pesos sizes
  • Weight:3 g
  • Diameter:17 mm
  • Thickness:1.5 mm
  • Edge:Reeded

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