100 Pesos (Old Pesos)
Mexico 100 Pesos (Venustiano Carranza)
Mexico · 1988
A gold-colored Mexican coin featuring high-relief portraiture, minted before the 1993 currency revaluation.
- Country
- Mexico
- Year
- 1988
- Denomination
- 100 Pesos (Old Pesos)
- Metal
- Aluminum-Bronze
This report is AI-generated and can be wrong. Always verify grade, authenticity, and value with a qualified dealer or certified grading service before buying, selling, or insuring.
Identified More mexico coins →
Explore Mexico 100 Pesos (Venustiano Carranza) in the encyclopedia →Identify your own coins.
Get a report just like this from any photo, free.
Overview
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.
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.
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.
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.
Grade assessment
Fine to Very Fine. The coin shows moderate circulation wear, with some loss of detail in Carranza's beard and the eagle's feathers.
Mintage & rarity
Common; mintage for 1988 was approximately 315,000,000.
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.
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.
Care & preservation
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.
More like this
Other mexico coins
Jovita Idar American Women Quarter
United States · 2023
Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
Mexico One Peso (Morelos Type)
Mexico (Estados Unidos Mexicanos) · 1979
1 Peso
Jovita Idar American Women Quarter
United States · 2023
Quarter Dollar (25 cents)
500 Pesos Francisco I. Madero
Mexico · 1988
500 Pesos
Mexican Peso
Mexico · 1904
One Peso
Jovita Idar Quarter
United States of America · 2023
Quarter Dollar ($0.25)
