50 Centavos Pattern, Caballito, Raised Letter Edge, Silver

€1.00
IssuerMexico
Year1907
TypeCoin pattern
Value50 Centavos (0.50 MXP)
CurrencyPeso (1863-1992)
CompositionSilver (.903)
Weight11.2 g
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1907
Reference(s) KM#Pn175, PL#01A
Obverse descriptionIssuer`s name above its coat of arms, with value divided at base of cactus, and the word ESSAI near eagle`s right wing tip.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS 50 ₵ ESSAI
(Translation: United Mexican States Trial)
Reverse descriptionLiberty riding a horse. On her right hand an oak branch and on her left a flaming torch, with the sun raising on the horizon. The assayer`s name near left rim, the word ESSAI near right rim, and date at bottom.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringCH.PILLET .1907. ESSAI
(Translation: Trial)
EdgeRaised lettering
MintMexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Monnaie de Paris, Paris (and
Pessac starting 1973), France (864-date)
Mintage1907  - Matte Proof -
Catalog ID7994834550
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