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1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents

The 1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents is a business-strike issue from Mexico. composed of silver (.800) (copper .200) (12.5 g).

1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents

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The 1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents coin, made of silver (.800) (copper .200), and weighing 12.5 grams. With a diameter of 30 mm, and a thickness of 2 mm, and featuring a smooth with lettering. edge.

The obverse is eagle exposing chest, with snake on beak, standing on a cactus on the middle of a lake. at bottom an oak and laurel branches tied together. with legend on top half-circle. It reads "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS". The reverse is liberty cap on top irradiating light. value at center with mint mark between the numbers. unit below and date under it. an oak and laurel branches tied at bottom. It reads "LIBERTAD 50 M CENTAVOS 1908".

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Specifications

Type
Standard circulation coin
Composition
Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight
12.5 g
Diameter
30 mm
Thickness
2 mm
Edge
Smooth with lettering.
Currency
Peso (1823-1992)

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What is the 1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents made of?
The 1917 Estados Unidos Type 1 50 Cents is made of silver (.800) (copper .200), weighs 12.5 grams, and measures 30 mm in diameter.