Issued in 1955 and 1956, the 10 Peso Mexican Silver Coin features a portrait of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest who helped inspire Mexicos independence movement. With its 90% silver content and weight close to one ounce, this coin became known as the Hidalgo Grande. Right now, 1955-1956 10 Peso Mexican Silver Coins in About Uncirculated (AU) or Extremely Fine (XF) condition are available at Provident Metals.

Highlights:

• Arrives in a protective plastic flip!
• Issued in 1955 and 1956!
• Offered here with a random date!
• Contains .8357 troy oz of actual silver content.
• Bears a face value of 10 Pesos backed by the government of Mexico.
• Comes in About Uncirculated or Extremely Fine condition.
• The obverse features the Mexican coat of arms.
• On the reverse is a bust of Miguel Hidalgo.
• Please note that the year of issue and exact condition are chosen at random.

Each 1955-1956 10 Peso Mexican Silver Coin comes in a protective flip for safe handling. Struck with 90% silver and 10% copper, these coins were part of Mexicos mid-20th century silver currency series. We cannot guarantee whether you will receive a coin from 1955 or 1956, nor whether it will be in AU or XF condition. All coins are selected randomly after your order is processed.

Obverse

The obverse of these 1955-1956 Mexican Silver Coins shows the Mexican coat of arms with a golden eagle in left-profile relief. The eagle perches on a cactus as it battles a serpent, with a wreath below and identifying inscriptions in Spanish around the rim. The inscriptions here read ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS, DIEZ PESOS, 28.888 G, LEY 900, and the date mark.

Reverse

The reverse of the 1955-1956 10 Peso Mexican Silver Coin carries the bust of Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla. This left-facing portrait honors the man remembered as the Father of Mexican Independence for his pivotal role in Mexicos independence movement. Inscriptions here read INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD and HIDALGO.

History

Miguel Hidalgo, born in 1753 in Guanajuato, was known as a progressive thinker and parish priest. He supported education, agriculture, and small industries for local communities while challenging Spanish colonial limits. His leadership and ideas helped spark Mexicos fight for independence.

Ordering

For any questions about silver coins, Provident Metals customer service is available at 1-800-313-3315, online through our web chat, and by email.