500 Pesos Pattern, Madero, Silver

€2.00
IssuerMexico
Year1986
TypeCoin pattern
Value500 Pesos (500 MXP)
CurrencyPeso (1863-1992)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions28.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1986
Reference(s) PL#78
Obverse descriptionThe national emblem of Mexico (a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake above a half-wreath of oak and laurel below and the legend forming the upper semicircle)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
(Translation: United Mexican States)
Reverse descriptionPortrait of Francisco Ignacio Madero facing right with the denomination below. Year to the left and mintmark to the right.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering1986 Madero Mo $500
Edge
Mint(M°)
Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de
México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)
Mintage1986 M° - Proof -
Catalog ID6617978000
CommentsVan Gelder doubts the validity of these coins of Schoonhoven, because of the short duration of the siege. He only considers the 12 and 6 stuiver as reliable.