Whitman Expo
1947 Platinum, Metcalf Restrike 50 Pesos MS KM-481 Values
Details
In the 1950s, collector Edward H. Metcalf commissioned five restrikes, in platinum, of the 1947 Centenario. Although they were struck from the original dies, and in a heavier metal, they weigh slightly less than the gold Centenarios (41.666 g. for the gold vs. 41.3 g. for the platinum). Unlike the originals, they have plain edges. The restrikes are well known to Centenario enthusiasts for both their pristine beauty and their great rarity.
Obverse: The national coat of arms with the eagle facing forward, head to the right, above a spray of oak and laurel; above, the legend ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
Reverse: The statue atop the Independence Monument, known as El Ángel (based on Nike, the Greek goddess of victory), with volcanoes in the background. To the left of the statue, 50 / PESOS. To the right, the coin’s gold weight, 37.5Gr. / ORO / PURO. At lower right, the date; at lower left, 1821.
Basic Information
GSID:
374480
Coin Date:
1947
Denomination:
50P / 50 Pesos
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Mexico City
Mintage:
5
Coinage Type:
Coinage Reform of 1992
Coinage Years:
1921-1947
Composition:
Platinum
Mint Mark:
Mo
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Platinum, Metcalf Restrike
Variety 2:
KM-481
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.999
Weight:
41.3 gr
Weight:
1.2056 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
38 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
