1942-M Type 3, Aztec Calendar 5 Centavos MS KM-423 Values

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1942-M Type 3, Aztec Calendar 5 Centavos MS KM-423 Values

Details

Obverse: Above a spray of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with thick, detailed, evenly spaced feathers and large, fleshy feet. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.

Reverse: At the center, a large number 5 shaded in a basket-weave pattern, with CENTAVOS below and the date above. Between the date and the 5, the mintmark M. Surrounding all, a broad, elaborate border depicting the Ring of Splendor on the Aztec Calendar Stone.

Basic Information

GSID:

294820

Coin Date:

1942-M

Denomination:

5c / 5 Centavos

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Mexico City

Mintage:

7,100,000

Coinage Type:

Coinage Reform of 1905

Coinage Years:

1936-1942

Composition:

0.8 copper, 0.2 nickle

Mint Mark:

M

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Type 3, Aztec Calendar

Variety 2:

KM-423

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

4 gr

Coin Rulers Name:

United Mexican States/Mexican Republic

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

20.5 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Demonetized:

True

Obverse Lettering:

ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Reverse Lettering:

1942, Mo

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