Info On Mexican Coins

Is there a comprehensive website discussing and illustrating varieties of Mexican coins. Right now I'm looking for info on a 1954 5-Centavo Brass with or without dot. Thanks.

 

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I'll restate my Question

Is this 5 Centavo Brass Mexican coin the variety WITH or WITHOUT a dot. I don't see a dot but then again I don't know where to look for one. Thanks.

 

Krause doesn't specify where the dot is/isn't; but since the Mexico City mint mark is described as an M with either a dot or a small "o" over it, and your mint mark is complete, my guess is that you have the dotted variety. Interestingly, 1954 is the only year of this 16-year type with the varieties, and with no mintage figures listed. Over a billion were struck in the succeeding 15 years.

 

Thanks - that sounds reasonable. Gonna research at the library more. if I find out any more I'll let you know.

 

All I know is the prices for them.... if you need that info... I'll look through my hoard of mexico stuff and see if I can't find the two varieties...

 

I think the dot (s) are going to be just like the other type cinco centavos .... 1 before the date, and one after the date, spread apart quite a bit... Sounds logical that it's the same way with the other...

 

OK, thanks I didn't realize that. Now I'm real curious. I hope the library helps.

 

Probably has to do with the changeover in design.... the whole with and without dot variety...

 

Dot behind Josefa's neck on the 1954 5c:


My World Coin Varieties web page

 

Thanks for the feedback. I forgot that I have another one with the dot. Note behind the neck: