Mexico 10 Pesos (Piedra del Sol)

A circular bimetallic coin featuring Mexico's national coat of arms and the Aztec Sun Stone.

This coin design was introduced in 1997 as part of Mexico's modern currency system. It celebrates Mexico's pre-Hispanic heritage through the depiction of Tonatiuh (the Sun God) from the Aztec Sun Stone (Calendar Stone).

The National Emblem of Mexico: An eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake. Legend: "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" with an oak and laurel wreath below.

The center features Tonatiuh, the face of the Sun God from the Aztec Sun Stone. The outer ring features the denomination "$10", the year "2004", the mint mark "M°", and the text "DIEZ PESOS".

$0.60 - $2.00 in average circulated condition; $3.00 - $5.00 in Mint State.

Fine to Very Fine. There is visible wear on the high points of the Sun God's face and the eagle's feathers, and some surface staining/tarnish on the bronze ring.

Common. There were approximately 120,498,000 minted in 2004.

No major varieties are widely recognized for the 2004 issue; however, collectors look for off-center strikes or planchet errors common in high-volume bimetallic production. There is a rare 2007 'inverted' edge lettering variety but it does not apply to 2004 coins with reeded edges if applicable to the series year specifications elsewhere (though standard 10 pesos are usually reeded).

10 Nuevos Pesos (1992-1995) which feature a silver center and carry higher melt value.

Handle by the edges; avoid cleaning or polishing which can damage the surface luster. Store in a cool, dry place in a PVC-free holder.