$56.04 / troy oz
Spot as of Oct 22, 2026 2:40 AM · $1 move in silver changes this coin by $0.8357
What this coin is
The silver 10 pesos Hidalgo says DIEZ PESOS. 28.88 g, .900 fine, about 0.8357 oz ASW. Large silver, not the gold DIEZ PESOS (which is 8.33 g gold).
What is written on the coin
DIEZ PESOS, Hidalgo, eagle, Mo. Search diez pesos plata or diez if the coin is silver-colored and large.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 28.8800 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.83570 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $46.83 per coin at $56.04 silver.
Mintage
Mainly 1955–1956 circulation (KM-474) plus related 1957–1960 commemorative/circulation 10 pesos of the same 28.88 g .900 spec. Dates differ in collector demand; silver content matches this page when the coin is 28.9 g .900.
A little history
Hidalgo silver 10 pesos sat near a full ounce of silver and were used as both money and a store of value as inflation rose in the 1950s.
How to tell you have this type
Silver, large, DIEZ PESOS. Gold diez pesos is yellow and much smaller.
Date and mintmark do not change the metal on this page. Collector value is a different market — a shop looks at date, mint, and condition. Melt is the floor.
Melt / coin$46.83
Silver spot$56.04
ASW0.83570 oz
Gross weight28.880 g
Fineness90%
Gross troy oz0.9285
Coins / oz1.20
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.
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. A shop looks at date, mint, and condition. We list 437 types and ~11,000 melt values.
Quick amounts
Using $56.04 silver.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.8357 | $46.83 |
| 10 coins | 8.3570 | $468.33 |
| 20 coins | 16.7140 | $936.65 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Mexico 5 pesos Hidalgo 0.720 (CINCO PESOS)
1951–1954 · 0.64310 ASW
$36.04
Mexico 5 pesos Cuauhtémoc (CINCO PESOS)
1947–1948 · 0.86810 ASW
$48.65
Mexico 2 pesos 1921 (DOS PESOS)
1921 · 0.77170 ASW
$43.25
Mexico 25 pesos 1968 Olympics (VEINTICINCO PESOS)
1968 · 0.52080 ASW
$29.19
Mexico 100 pesos Morelos (CIEN PESOS)
1977–1979 · 0.64280 ASW
$36.02
Mexico 10 centavos 0.720 (DIEZ CENTAVOS)
1925–1935 · 0.03843 ASW
$2.15
Mexico Caballito peso (UN PESO)
1910–1914 · 0.78590 ASW
$44.04
Mexico peso 0.720 (UN PESO)
1920–1945 · 0.38565 ASW
$21.61
Questions people ask
How much pure silver is in a Mexico 10 pesos Hidalgo silver (DIEZ PESOS)?
Mint spec is 28.880 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.83570 troy oz of pure silver (ASW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico 10 pesos Hidalgo silver (DIEZ PESOS) worth in melt today?
At silver spot of $56.04 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $46.83. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico 10 pesos Hidalgo silver (DIEZ PESOS)s equal one ounce of silver?
About 1.20 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 pesos Hidalgo silver (DIEZ PESOS) 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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