A Mexico 10 Pesos (Gold) contains 0.2411 troy oz of pure gold, worth $963.77 at today's spot price.
The 10 pesos is a .900 gold coin struck by the Mexico City Mint for circulation from 1905 to 1920, and later as a bullion coin dated 1959.
Melt values use these spot prices (US dollars):
- Gold $3,996.90 per troy oz Current quote · Quote time Oct 23, 7:10 PM EDT
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Melt value is the metal content at spot price, not a buy or sell price. Collectible coins can be worth much more. For reference only.
Specifications
| Years | 1905–1959 |
|---|---|
| Face value | 10 Pesos |
| Composition | 90% gold |
| Gross weight | 8.333 g |
| Fineness | .900 (90%) |
| Pure metal | 0.2411 troy oz (7.5 g) |
How the melt value is worked out
Melt value is the pure gold in the coin multiplied by the spot price. We use the coin's standard minted weight; worn coins weigh slightly less.
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8.333 g × .900 fine ÷ 31.1035 g per troy oz = 0.2411 troy oz
0.2411 troy oz × $3,996.90 spot = $963.77
How to identify it
- One side shows a bust of Miguel Hidalgo with DIEZ PESOS and the date.
- The other side shows the Mexican eagle with ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
- The design matches the 5 and 2½ pesos, so check the value and size.
- Most coins dated 1959 are restrikes, struck in the 1960s and later.
Melt value vs. collector value
Coins dated 1959 are common and trade close to melt. Circulation dates from 1905 to 1920 can sell above melt, especially in high grades.