Spot as of Sep 6, 2026 10:50 PM · $1 move in silver changes this coin by $0.04
If you want to sell
Find a shop near you
A local coin shop can make an offer. Melt is the metal floor, not a quote. Many shops buy generic gold and silver as a percent of that number.
What this coin is
Silver 10 centavos, legend DIEZ CENTAVOS. 1.66 g, .720 fine, about 0.0384 oz ASW (1925–1935 type).
What is written on the coin
DIEZ CENTAVOS. DIEZ PESOS is a large silver or a gold Hidalgo — not this coin.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 1.6600 grams at 72% fine, which is 0.03843 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $2.54 per coin at $66.15 silver.
Mintage
Multiple dates in the 1920s–1930s. Per-coin melt is small.
A little history
Minor silver of the .720 system. Later diez centavos are copper-nickel or brass.
How to tell you have this type
Tiny silver, DIEZ CENTAVOS. Not DIEZ PESOS.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — see Sold Comps for sold prices.
Before you sell
Usually near melt
If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
Melt is the metal floor. For auction and eBay solds on the same type, see Sold Comps. We list 355 melt values; collector premiums are a different market.
Quick amounts
Using $66.15 silver.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.0384 | $2.54 |
| 10 coins | 0.3843 | $25.42 |
| 20 coins | 0.7686 | $50.84 |
Silver chart
Where silver has been.
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Questions people ask
How much pure silver is in a Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS)?
Mint spec is 1.660 grams at 72% fine, which is 0.03843 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS) worth in melt today?
At silver spot of $66.15 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $2.54. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS)s equal one ounce of silver?
About 26.02 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure silver at mint weight.
Does mintmark change the melt value?
No. Mintmark and date do not change the metal for this composition. A Mexico City (Mo) piece and another mint of the same spec have the same melt. Collector premiums still follow date, mint, and grade.
Is melt what I should sell this Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS) for?
Most common circulated examples trade close to the metal. Better grade, proofs, and scarce dates are the exceptions. If the coin is damaged or heavily worn, melt is a fair starting number. If it looks special, check collector solds before you sell.
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