Title:
Heroica Batalla del 5 de Mayo Puebla Centenario silver 5 pesos coin
Description:
Mexican commemorative silver coin celebrating the Heroic Battle of May 5 (Batalla del 5 de Mayo) at Puebla. The obverse shows a detailed scene of a mounted Mexican officer leading troops in battle, with artillery, fallen weaponry, and landscape elements beneath. Around the upper rim appears the legend ”HEROICA BATALLA DEL 5 DE MAYO” and the word ”PUEBLA” in the field, with ”CENTENARIO” and additional design elements near the lower rim. The reverse features the national coat of arms of Mexico, an eagle standing on a cactus devouring a snake, surrounded by a wreath of oak and laurel branches and the inscription ”ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” along the upper rim. The coin is housed in a clear round plastic capsule with a black ring insert. Based on the design and inscription it is a Mexican silver 5 pesos commemorative coin issued to mark the centennial of the Battle of Puebla, part of the series of mid‑20th‑century Mexican silver coins honoring historical events.
Country:
Mexico
Material:
Silver
Denomination:
5 pesos
Weight:
1 oz
Date Added:
2025-12-01 17:30:53
Automatic Estimated Date:
2025-12-01
Date Added:
2025-12-01 17:30:53
