Do you have this 50 cent coin? You could win up to 7 million pesos

Do you have this 50 cent coin? You could win up to 7 million pesos
Do you have this 50 cent coin? You could win up to 7 million pesos

Written in SHOWS he 6/17/2024 · 00:40 a.m.

The numismatics It is that branch of knowledge that studies and values ​​historical pieces such as banknotes, currencies, medals, etc. In this sense, a discovery has been made that put an old 50 cent coin as the center of attention. What’s special about it? Stay, we will tell you in this article.

The numismatics once again brings us a fascinating piece for collectors and fans. This is the 50-cent coin that, due to an error in its minting, reached an astronomical value. Some collectors are willing to pay up to 7 million pesos for this unique piece.

Some collectors are willing to pay up to 7 million pesos for this unique piece. Source: (Instagram)

For those interested in searching for this coin, there are some key elements to recognize it.

-Issue: 1993.

-Shape: dodecagonal.

-Material: bronze-aluminum.

-Obverse: shows the National Shield with the legend “United Mexican States”.

-Reverse: there is the number 50 with the symbol of cents and a semicircle of the ring of the Acceptance of the Sunstone. Also, here is the error.

A coin that can be considered a national treasure. Source: (Instagram)

Known as an “orientation error,” the 1993 piece is minted upside down, a peculiarity that numismatic lovers and followers look for at all times with respect to coins. A true rare gem that raises its value in an emblematic way.

For the numismatists, every iconic piece tells a story, and this 50-cent coin definitely has a valuable one to tell. This discovery is not only a declaration of the country’s economic past, but also a reminder that, in numismatics, mistakes are costly.

The 1993 piece is minted backwards. Source: (Instagram)

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