Whitman Expo
1979-Mo Type 5, Hidalgo/Thick, Copper-nickel 10 Pesos MS KM- 477.2 Values
Details
Obverse: Above a half-wreath of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with the feathers and other elements drawn as outlines instead of in full relief. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
Reverse: The head of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla in profile to the left. Above, DIEZ PESOS; at lower right, the date; at lower left, the mintmark M.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Mintage:
57,200,000
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1905
Coinage Years:
1974-1985
Composition:
0.75 copper, 0.25 nickel
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 5, Hidalgo/Thick, Copper-nickel
Variety 2:
KM- 477.2
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
14 gr
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
30.4 mm
Coin Shape:
Equilateral curve heptagon (7-sided)
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse Lettering:
DIEZ PESOS 1976
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