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1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos

The 1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos is a business-strike issue from Mexico. composed of silver (.720) (copper .280) (18.055 g).

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1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos

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The 1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos coin and made of silver (.720) (copper .280). Weighing 18.055 grams, with a diameter of 36 mm, and featuring a reeded. edge.

The obverse is mexico's coat of arms in the middle with the denomination, silver fineness, and coin weight around it. It reads "CINCO PESOS ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS 18.055 G · 1955 · LEY .720". The reverse is miguel hidalgo y costilla's head facing left, with mintmark to the right. It reads "INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD HIDALGO".

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight
18.055 g
Diameter
36 mm
Edge
Reeded.
Currency
Peso (1823-1992)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the 1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos made of?
The 1956 Estados Unidos Type 3 5 Pesos is made of silver (.720) (copper .280), weighs 18.055 grams, and measures 36 mm in diameter.