Whitman Expo
1940-M Type 5, Aztec Calendar 10 Centavos MS KM-432 Values
Details
Obverse: Above a spray of oak and laurel, the national coat of arms depicting the eagle in profile to the left, with thick, detailed, evenly spaced feathers and large, fleshy feet. Above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
Reverse: At the top, above an open wreath of oak and laurel, a small radiant liberty cap. On the radiance below the cap, a large, horizontally shaded number 10 with CENTAVOS / [date] below. The mintmark M is below and slightly between the digits of the denomination.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Mintage:
12,300,000
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1905
Coinage Years:
1936-1946
Composition:
0.8 copper, 0.2 nickel
Mint Mark:
M
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Type 5, Aztec Calendar
Variety 2:
KM-432
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.5 gr
Coin Rulers Name:
United Mexican States/Mexican Republic
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
23.5 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Demonetized:
True
Obverse Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
Reverse Lettering:
1940, Mo, 10, CENTAVOS
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