1947 50P Platinum, Metcalf Restrike MS (KM-481)

In the 1950s, collector Edward H. Metcalf commissioned five restrikes, in platinum, of the 1947 Centenario. Although they were struck from the original dies, and in a heavier metal, they weigh slightly less than the gold Centenarios (41.666 g. for the gold vs. 41.3 g. for the platinum). Unlike the originals, they have plain edges. The restrikes are well known to Centenario enthusiasts for both their pristine beauty and their great rarity.

Obverse Description

The national coat of arms with the eagle facing forward, head to the right, above a spray of oak and laurel; above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.

Reverse Description

The statue atop the Independence Monument, known as El Ángel (based on Nike, the Greek goddess of victory), with volcanoes in the background. To the left of the statue, 50 / PESOS. To the right, the coin’s gold weight, 37.5Gr. / ORO / PURO. At lower right, the date; at lower left, 1821.