Expert: Brad Swain - 12/1/2009

Question
what can you tell me about this coin:
Mexico, DOS PESOS (two pesos) Plata pura 24g (pure silver)it has an angel on this side
The other side has the mexican eagle and it says Estados Unidos Mexicanos the roman dates MDCCCXXI-MCMXXI
My granpa gave this many years ago and I want to pass it to my grandson and would like to be able to tell him more about the coin. Thanks   Luisa

Answer
Hi Luisa, There were 1.3 million of these attractive 90% silver Mexican 2 Pesos coins minted at the Mexico City (Mo) mint in 1921 to commemorate the 100th anniversary (centennial) of independence. It contains .7716 of an ounce of silver (24 grams) and collector value may be worth about $15 with heavy wear to around $40 with moderate wear to maybe $60 with light wear.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad