5 Peso    (sold for $13.0)

1953, Mexico (United Mexican States). Large Silver 5 Pesos Coin. AU-UNC!

Mint Year: 1953 Reference: KM-467. Mint Place: Mexico City Denomination: 5 Pesos (Cinco Pesos) Condition: Minor wear on high details, otherwise AU-UNC! Material: Silver (.720) - .6431 oz. ASW Weight: 27.78gm Diameter: 40mm

Obverse: Head of Miguel Hidalgo within wreath. Mint mark (Mo) of the Mexcio City mint in right field. Legend: HIDALGO

Reverse: Eagle with a snake in its beak, standing on a cactus plant, denomination, silver content, weight and date below. Legend: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS / PESO 27-7/9 G / LEY 0.720 / CINCO PESOS / Mo 1953

Miguel Gregorio Antonio Ignacio Hidalgo y Costilla y Gallaga Mondarte Villaseñor ( 8 May 1753 – 30 July 1811), more commonly known as Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla or simply Miguel Hidalgo, was a Mexican priest and a leader of the Mexican War of Independence.

In 1810 Hidalgo led a group of indigenous and mestizo peasants in a revolt against the dominant peninsulares under the banner of the Virgin of Guadalupe. After clashes with the criollos and Mexican townspeople the group disbanded. Hidalgo was captured on 21 March 1811, and executed on 30 July.

Hidalgo's rebellion was the beginning of what would become the Mexican War of Independence. Although he was unsuccessful in his original aim, Hidalgo's efforts were followed by those of José María Morelos and Agustín de Iturbide who brought down the colonial governments of Spain in Mexico. Hidalgo is considered the Father of the Nation of Mexico.

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