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50 pesos: CM.57-2008

Object information

Current Location: In storage

Maker(s)

Issuer: Banco de México
State: Mexico

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Acquisition and important dates

Method of acquisition: Given (2008-01-28) by Buttrey, J.S.

Dating

Production date: AD 2006-11-22

Components of the work

Object composed of paper

Inscription or legends present

Inscription present: Bust of José María Morelos three-quarters right, head three-quarters left, crossed cannons on outlined bow and arrow at centre left below Morelos's flag, butterfly at left

  • Text: Banco de México / Cincuenta Pesos // QUE LA ESCLAVITUD SE PROSCRIBA / PARA SIEMPRE Y LO MISMO LA DISTINCIÓN / DE CASTAS, QUEDANDO TODOS IGUALES, Y SOLO / DISTINGUIRÁ UN AMERICANO DE OTRO EL VICIO / Y LA VIRTUD / SENTIMIENTOS DE LA NACIÓN
  • Location: Obverse
  • Type: Design

Inscription present: View of aqueduct in Morelia, butterfles at right, town arms at left

  • Text: Banco de México / Cincuenta Pesos
  • Location: Reverse
  • Type: Design

Identification numbers

Accession number: CM.57-2008
Primary reference Number: 165613
Serial: T4607041
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Audit data

Created: Saturday 6 August 2011 Updated: Tuesday 29 January 2013 Last processed: Tuesday 13 June 2023

Associated departments & institutions

Owner or interested party: The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department: Coins and Medals

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