$4,404.10 / troy oz
Spot as of Sep 6, 2026 11:40 PM · $1 move in gold changes this coin by $0.06
Melt / coin$265.48
Gold spot$4,404.10
AGW0.06028 oz
Gross weight2.083 g
Fineness90%
Gross troy oz0.0670
Coins / oz16.59
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
The Mexico gold 2½ pesos reads DOS Y MEDIO or shows 2½ as the value, with Miguel Hidalgo on the obverse. 2.0833 g, .900 fine, 0.06028 oz AGW (Banco de México).
What is written on the coin
Hidalgo’s head, Mexican eagle reverse, denomination 2½ or DOS Y MEDIO PESOS, mintmark Mo. Searchers type dos y medio or 2.5 pesos.
Metal content (the melt spec)
Mint specification: 2.0833 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.06028 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Formula: grams × fineness ÷ 31.1034768. Date and mintmark do not change that number. Melt today is $265.48 per coin at $4,404.10 gold.
Mintage
Circulation 1918–1920, then 1944–1948, plus later restrikes (often 1945). Treat common restrikes as bullion; original dates can be collector coins. Same gold either way.
A little history
Part of the Hidalgo gold family after the 1905 reform. Hidalgo led the 1810 Grito de Dolores. The 2½ is a quarter of the 10-peso Hidalgo in gold content.
How to tell you have this type
Smaller than the 5 pesos, Hidalgo portrait (the 2 pesos has no Hidalgo). Gold, not silver.
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
Bullion premium over melt
Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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 $4,404.10 gold.
| You have | Pure oz | Melt |
|---|---|---|
| 1 coin | 0.0603 | $265.48 |
| 10 coins | 0.6028 | $2,654.79 |
| 20 coins | 1.2056 | $5,309.58 |
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Related types
Same metal, nearby coins.
Mexico gold 2½ pesos 87.5% (1870–1892)
1870–1892 · 0.11900 AGW
$524.09
Mexico gold 2 pesos (DOS PESOS)
1919–1948 · 0.04823 AGW
$212.41
Mexico gold 5 pesos (CINCO PESOS)
1905–1955 · 0.12057 AGW
$531.00
Mexico gold 10 pesos (DIEZ PESOS)
1905–1959 · 0.24113 AGW
$1,061.96
Mexico gold 5 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.23800 AGW
$1,048.18
Mexico gold 10 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.47600 AGW
$2,096.35
Mexico gold 20 pesos 87.5% (1870–1905)
1870–1905 · 0.95190 AGW
$4,192.26
Mexico gold 20 pesos (VEINTE PESOS)
1917–1959 · 0.48227 AGW
$2,123.97
Questions people ask
How much pure gold is in a Mexico gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO)?
Mint spec is 2.083 grams at 90% fine, which is 0.06028 troy oz of pure gold (AGW). Date and mintmark do not change that.
What is a Mexico gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO) worth in melt today?
At gold spot of $4,404.10 per troy oz, one coin’s melt is $265.48. Multiply by how many you have. A rare date or a nice grade can sell for more than melt.
How many Mexico gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO)s equal one ounce of gold?
About 16.59 coins equal 1.00 troy oz of pure gold 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 gold 2½ pesos (DOS Y MEDIO) for?
Dealers usually pay a premium over melt for recognized bullion, and sell it above spot. Melt is the floor, not the typical ticket. Compare the melt on this page with a live bid on the same product. Proofs and special finishes often bring more than bullion.
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