1950, Mexico (2nd Republic). Large Silver 5 Pesos.
Commemorating the Opening of the Southern Pacific Railroad of Mexico.
Mint Year: 1950
Reference: KM-466.
Mint Place: Mexico City
Mintage: 200,000 (of which 50% were melted to be used for the 1968 Mexican Olympic 25 Pesos!) .
Denomination: 5 Pesos (Cinco Pesos)
Material: Silver (.720)
Weight: 27.78gm
Diameter: 40mm
Obverse: An eagle with a snake in its beak, standing on on cactus plant. Silver purity, denomination, date and weight in fields.
Legend: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS - CINCO PESOS Mo 1950 - LEY 0.720 - PESO 277 / 96
Reverse: An old locomotive on the Southern Pacific Railroad, flanked by palms. Sun containing date (1950) rising in background.
Legend: INAUGURACION DEL FERROCARRIL DEL SURESTE .