Mexico 1980 $5 pesos

Quetzalcoatl (/ˌkɛtsəlkoʊˈætəl/) is a deity in Aztec culture and literature. Among the Aztecs, it was related to wind, Venus, Sun, merchants, arts, crafts, knowledge, and learning. It was also the patron god of the Aztec priesthood.

Features

Issuer Mexico

Period Republic (1905-date)

Type Circulating commemorative coin

Years 1980-1985

Value 5 Pesos (5 MXP)

Currency Peso (1863-1992)

Composition Copper-nickel

Weight 10.25 g

Diameter 27.24 mm

Thickness 2.21 mm

Shape Round

Technique Milled

Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓

Demonetized 15 November 1995

Number N# 818

References KM# 485, Schön# 77

Series: Mesoamerican cultures

Obverse

The national arms of Mexico with an eagle facing left

Script: Latin

Lettering: ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

Translation: United Mexican States

Reverse

Aztec sculpture of feathered serpent god Quetzalcoatl to lower right of value and peso sign, date below.

Script: Latin

Lettering:

Mo

5

$

QUETZALCOATL

1980

Edge

Plain with inscription

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

5 Pesos - obverse

Mint

Mo Casa de Moneda de México, Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Mintmark of Casa de Moneda de México