5 Pesos

Features

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Circulating commemorative coins
Years	1980-1985
Value	5 Pesos (5 MXP)
Currency	Peso (1863-1992)
Composition	Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight	10.25 g
Diameter	27.24 mm
Thickness	2.21 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	15 November 1995
Number	N# 818
References	KM# 485 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). , Schön# 77 Battenberg Gietl Verlag (publisher). Weltmünzkatalog. Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Bavaria, Germany (4 volumes).

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Series: Mesoamerican cultures

Obverse

The national arms of Mexico with an eagle facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United Mexican States

Engraver: Alfonso Rodríguez Facio

Reverse

Aztec sculpture of feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl to lower right of value and peso sign, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
Mo
5
$
QUETZALCOATL
1983

Engraver: Alfonso Rodríguez Facio

Edge

Plain with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

Mint

(Mo)	Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments

Quetzalcoatl is a major deity of Mesoamerican mythology, particularly revered by the Aztecs and Mayans. He is often depicted as a feathered serpent, symbolizing fertility, wisdom and creation. Quetzalcoatl is also associated with the wind, the morning star (Venus) and knowledge. According to some legends, he is said to have brought humans important knowledge such as agriculture, the calendar and writing.

This is an automatic translation. The original text is:

Quetzalcoatl est une divinité majeure de la mythologie mésoaméricaine, particulièrement vénérée par les Aztèques et les Mayas. Il est souvent représenté comme un serpent à plumes, symbole de la fertilité, de la sagesse et de la création. Quetzalcoatl est également associé au vent, à l'étoile du matin (Vénus) et à la connaissance. Selon certaines légendes, il aurait apporté aux humains des connaissances importantes comme l'agriculture, le calendrier et l'écriture.

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Date	Mintage	G	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC		Frequency
Undetermined
1980 Mo	266 899 999	$ 0.20	$ 0.26	$ 0.29	$ 0.46	$ 0.52	$ 0.72	$ 1.80		71%
1981 Mo	30 500 000	$ 0.24	$ 0.50	$ 0.50	$ 0.56	$ 0.65	$ 0.65	$ 1.80		48%
1982 Mo	20 000 000					$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.30		5%
1982 Mo	1 051							$ 210	Proof	0.3%
1983 Mo	7							$ 1100	Proof	0.09%
1984 Mo	16 300 000	$ 0.06	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.10	$ 1.50	$ 2.00		10%
1985 Mo	76 900 000		$ 0.33	$ 0.33	$ 0.33	$ 0.33	$ 0.38	$ 1.20		5%

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Past sales

Pictures	Sale	Date	Version	Grade	Sold price
	Heritage Auctions 2025 January 14 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61463 Lot 24259	14 Jan 2025	1982 Mo – Proof	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 264.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 February 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65162 Lot 98279	26 Feb 2023	1982 Mo – Proof	UNC (NGC PR68 Ultra Cameo)	USD 192.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 February 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65162 Lot 98278	26 Feb 2023	1982 Mo – Proof	UNC (NGC PR69 Ultra Cameo)	USD 204.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2023 May 7 The Silver Mesa Collection Showcase Auction 61310 Lot 24418	7 May 2023	1983 Mo – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR65 Cameo)	USD 1200.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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	Heritage Auctions 2022 July 24 Mexican Coins Showcase Auction 61280 Lot 99222	24 Jul 2022	1983 Mo – Proof	UNC (PCGS PR64 Cameo)	USD 840.00 (incl. buyer's premium)
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