Mexico 100 Pesos (Venustiano Carranza)
Country of Origin: Mexico
Year of Issue: 1988
Denomination: 100 Pesos (Old Pesos)
Composition: Aluminum-Bronze
Brief Description
A gold-colored Mexican coin featuring high-relief portraiture, minted before the 1993 currency revaluation.
Historical Significance
Features Venustiano Carranza, a leader in the Mexican Revolution and former President. This coin was issued during a period of high inflation in Mexico, eventually leading to the removal of three zeros from the currency in 1993.
Estimated Value
$0.25-$1.00 USD in circulated condition; $2.00-$5.00 in high Mint State. Primarily holds novelty or historical value rather than significant monetary value.
Care Instructions
Store in a cool, dry place. Avoid cleaning or polishing as this destroys numismatic value. Handle by the edges to prevent skin oils from causing spots on the aluminum-bronze surface.
Mint Mark
Mo (Mexico City Mint)
Mintage & Rarity
Common; mintage for 1988 was approximately 315,000,000.
Weight & Diameter
11.97g, 26.5mm
Edge
Heavily Reeded
Apparent Grade
Fine to Very Fine. The coin shows moderate circulation wear, with some loss of detail in Carranza's beard and the eagle's feathers.
Obverse (Front)
The National Coat of Arms of Mexico: an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, surrounded by a wreath. The legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' appears above.
Reverse (Back)
Portrait of Venustiano Carranza facing three-quarters left. The denomination '$100' is positioned vertically to the right, with the year '1988' and the 'Mo' mint mark.
What Drives This Coin's Value
Condition/Grade is the primary factor. Because hundreds of millions were minted, only coins in exceptional 'Proof-like' or ultra-high Mint State grades carry a premium.
Similar Coins
Often confused with newer 100 Pesos commemorative coins which are bimetallic. Can be distinguished from other Carranza coins by its specific 26.5mm size and bronze color.
Authenticity & Counterfeit Red Flags
Counterfeits are rare due to low value. Check for crisp reeding on the edge and the weight of approx. 12 grams. Brass-like luster is characteristic of the aluminum-bronze alloy.
Notable Varieties & Errors
No major widely recognized varieties for this specific year.
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