1953 Mexico Silver 5 Pesos Hidalgo Bicentennial AU (ASW .6431 oz)

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This striking mid-century silver coin from Mexico celebrates a major national bicentennial. Minted in 1953, the piece carries a face value of five pesos and is composed of 27.778 grams of silver with a purity of 0.720, yielding a net silver content of 0.6431 troy ounces. Measuring a substantial 40 millimeters in diameter, the coin offers a large canvas for its detailed engravings. The front of the coin displays the traditional Mexican coat of arms, showing an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak. This side also clearly records the year of manufacture, the denomination, and the metal purity. On the reverse, a detailed portrait honors the historical figure Don Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, marking the 1753 to 1953 bicentennial. Struck at the Mexico City Mint, this specimen is classified under the catalog reference KM#468 and remains in Almost Uncirculated condition, preserving the sharp details of its original design.