1951–1954 Mexico 5 Pesos Silver Hidalgo

Silver Coin Depicts Mexico's Father Of The Nation

This big, bold, and beautiful silver coin is a tribute to Mexican independence and offers an excellent way to add vintage world coinage to your personal collection. About the size of an American Silver Eagle, this 1951–1954-dated Mexico 5 Pesos coin was struck in more than a half-ounce of 72% fine silver and features the portrait of Miguel Hidalgo, a leader in the Mexican War of Independence. It is due to his portrait for which the coin gets its name: the Hidalgo.

One Of Mexico's Most Legendary Heroes

Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla was one of Mexico's most legendary heroes in the revolutionary war with Spain. Hidalgo (1753–1811) was a Catholic priest who ignited the Mexican War of Independence on September 16, 1810, with his passionate Grito de Dolores (Cry of Delores) when he rang the bell of his church in Dolores, Mexico and gave the call to arms that triggered the Mexican War of Independence. His plea for the end of Spanish rule led to a massive rebellion with farmers, indigenous people, and peasants rising up against their European rulers. Though executed just a year later, his bold leadership and sacrifice earned him the title "Father of the Nation," as his actions set the stage for Mexico's eventual independence in 1821. Today, a statue of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla stands in front of the church in Dolores Hidalgo, Guanajuato and each year on the night of September 15–the eve of Mexican Independence Day–Mexico's president shouts a version of "el Grito" from the balcony of the National Palace in Mexico City that is broadcast throughout the country.

Lightly Circulated Coins Struck From 1951 To 1954

We recently secured a hoard of these historic coins each in gleaming Lightly Circulated condition struck between 1951 and 1954 and all as fresh and crisp as the day they left the La Casa de Moneda de México–the famed Mexico City Mint. The national mint of Mexico, the Mexico City Mint is the first and oldest mint of the Americas with a history that backs to 1535 when it was established by the Spanish Crown. Don't miss your chance to add this wonderful piece of silver history to your collection today at a very minimal cost. Be one of the first to grab one of Mexico's last "Silver Dollars." Order one of these historically significant coins now before they're all gone! Dates will vary.

COIN HIGHLIGHTS:

• TRIBUTE TO ONE OF MEXICO'S GREATEST HEROES – This coin features a portrait of Mexican insurgent and Catholic priest Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a pivotal figure in Mexico's struggle for independence from Spanish rule. The obverse features Mexico's Coat of Arms along with the coin's  weight, purity, denomination, and year date.
• STRUCK IN FINE SILVER – Each coin was struck at the Mexico City Mint–the oldest mint in the Americas–in 27.78 grams of 72% fine silver and measures 40 mm in diameter.
• MEXICAN LEGAL TENDER – These coins are 5 Pesos legal tender in Mexico.
• LIGHTLY CIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1951–1954 Mexico 5 Pesos Silver Hidalgo Coin will come in lightly Circulated condition.
• RELATIVELY SMALL RECORDED MINTAGE – The recorded mintage for these coins is relatively modest–4,958,000 for the 1951 coin, 9,599,000 for the 1952 coin, 20,376,000 for the 1953 coin, and only 30,000 for the 1954 coin, all somewhat small mintages for a major denomination, modern-era coin issued for circulation. Dates will vary

Order your 1951–1954 Mexico 5 Pesos Silver Hidalgo coin in lightly Circulated condition featuring Mexico's "Father of the Nation." Order this historically significant coin now before they're all gone!