Whitman Expo
1949-Mo Type 4, Little Morelos, 50% Silver Un Peso MS KM-456 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: The head of José María Morelos in profile to the right, with MORELOS in small letters along the base of the neck. Around the border below, !UN PESO [date] Mo. 14 Gr. 0.500! (with “14 Gr.” indicating the weight, 14 grams; and “0.500” indicating the fineness).
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Coinage Type:
Estados Unidos Mexicanos
Coinage Years:
1947-1949
Composition:
0.5 silver, 0.4 copper, 0.06 nickel, 0.04 zinc
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 4, Little Morelos, 50% Silver
Variety 2:
KM-456
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.5
Weight:
14 gr
Weight:
0.45011 oz
Coin Rulers Name:
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
32 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse Lettering:
. UN PESO 1947 Mo. 14 Gr. 0.500.MORELOS
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