Mexico, Silver 5 Pesos, 1953, commemorating the 200th Birth Anniversary of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753–1811).

Mexico, Silver 5 Pesos, 1953, commemorating the 200th Birth Anniversary of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753–1811).

Description

The Mexico Silver 5 Pesos, 1953 is one of the most iconic modern Mexican silver commemorative coins. Issued to mark the 200th anniversary of the birth of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, the Father of Mexican Independence, it was struck at the Mexico City Mint (Mo) in .720 fine silver. The coin weighs 27.78 grams (containing 20.00 grams or 0.6431 troy oz of pure silver) and measures 40 mm in diameter. The obverse displays the Mexican national coat of arms—an eagle holding a serpent while perched on a cactus—along with the denomination, fineness (0.720), weight (27⅞ G), and mintmark Mo. The reverse features a finely engraved portrait of Miguel Hidalgo with the Church of Dolores in the background and the inscription "AÑO DE HIDALGO 1753–1953". Its large crown size, historical significance, and silver content have made it one of the most sought-after Mexican commemorative coins.