Mexico 100 Pesos (Venustiano Carranza)

Mexico (United Mexican States) · 1988

A brass-colored coin featuring the profile of Venustiano Carranza on the reverse and the Mexican national coat of arms on the obverse.

Country: Mexico (United Mexican States)
Year: 1988
Denomination: 100 Pesos ($100 MXP - Old Pesos)
Metal: Aluminum-Bronze (approx. 92% Copper, 6% Aluminum, 2% Nickel)

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Overview

A brass-colored coin featuring the profile of Venustiano Carranza on the reverse and the Mexican national coat of arms on the obverse.

Historical significance

Minted during a period of high inflation in the 1980s, leading up to the revaluation of the peso in 1993. Venustiano Carranza was a key figure in the Mexican Revolution and the primary author of the 1917 Constitution.

Obverse (front)

The National Emblem of Mexico: An eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake. Surrounded by the legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' and a partial oak and laurel wreath.

Reverse (back)

Profile bust of Venustiano Carranza facing left. The denomination '$100' is oriented vertically to the right, with the date '1988' and the mint mark 'Mo' below the value.

Estimated value

$0.50 - $1.00 USD in circulated condition; up to $5.00 USD in high-grade Brilliant Uncirculated condition.

What drives this coin's value

Condition and eye appeal. Because hundreds of millions were minted, they have very little value unless they are in perfect, uncirculated condition.

Grade assessment

Extremely Fine (XF) to About Uncirculated (AU). Shows light surface handling marks and slight loss of original luster but retains sharp details.

Mintage & rarity

Common. Mintage for 1988 was approximately 312,240,000.

Authenticity & counterfeit red flags

Check for the edge lettering 'INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD'. Counterfeits of this specific circulating base-metal issue are extremely rare as the face value is currently demonetized and low.

Notable varieties & errors

No major recognized varieties for this specific year; however, collectors check for double dies or edge lettering errors.

Similar coins

The 100 Pesos from 1984-1992 all feature the same design. It should not be confused with the current (1993+) 100 Pesos coins which are silver-centered bimetallic coins.

Care & preservation

Store in a dry environment to avoid bronze disease or verdigris. Do not clean with chemicals or abrasives, as this destroys numismatic value.

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