10 Pesos Silver 2010: Mexican Revolution Centennial Value

If you inherited or found a 2010 Mexican 10 Pesos silver coin marking the Centennial of the Mexican Revolution, here is the honest answer: it is worth real money, but for one clear reason. This is a large silver commemorative, and most of its value comes from the metal it contains, not from rarity. In 2026, that puts it well above face value.

What it's actually worth

This coin holds 73.38 grams of silver, roughly 2.36 troy ounces. That silver content sets a floor: the coin is never worth less than the market value of the metal inside it. At current silver prices, that floor alone runs well over face value, and the coin trades at melt plus a collector premium.

Because it was issued as a commemorative and often sold or held encapsulated (sealed in a protective holder, sometimes graded), well-preserved examples command a premium over pure melt. A raw coin in circulated condition sits close to its silver value. A pristine, encapsulated proof or high-grade example brings more, driven by demand from collectors of the Mexican Revolution centennial series.

Coin	Year	Silver content	Typical value (condition dependent)
10 Pesos, Revolution Centennial	2010	73.38 g (2.36 oz) silver	Melt value plus premium; higher for encapsulated/graded pieces

We do not publish a fake exact figure here because the price moves daily with the silver market. Check the live silver spot price, multiply by 2.36 ounces, and that is your baseline. A graded or sealed example can carry a meaningful premium on top of that.

Why this coin has value (and why it isn't a fortune)

The value driver is metal, not scarcity. This was a modern commemorative struck at the Casa de Moneda de México (the Mexican Mint, in continuous operation since the 16th century), not a rare historic issue. Do not expect the record-breaking prices you see reported for genuinely rare Mexican coins. What you have is a solid silver bullion-and-collector piece with a firm floor.

If someone tells you this specific coin is worth thousands of dollars simply because it is old or commemorative, be skeptical. The realistic value is melt plus a modest premium, more only for the finest graded examples.

Specifications (keep these to verify authenticity)

• Denomination: 10 Pesos
• Year: 2010
• Type: Commemorative, Centennial of the Mexican Revolution
• Metal: Silver
• Weight: 73.38 g
• Diameter: 53.1 mm
• Edge: Reeded (grooved)
• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México

These numbers are your first authenticity check. This is a large, heavy coin. If yours does not match the weight and diameter, treat it as suspect.

How to tell if yours is genuine

Weigh it on a jewelry scale and measure the diameter with calipers, then compare against the specs above. Counterfeits usually fail on weight or diameter, or show flat relief and dull, poorly struck detail. A real silver coin of this size feels substantial. Be very suspicious of any offer priced far below the metal value, that is a classic sign of a fake or a scam.

If the coin is still sealed in its original encapsulation, do not break it open. Graded and encapsulated coins are worth more sealed, and the holder protects both condition and provenance.

Where to sell it

You have two safe routes:

1. A verified coin dealer from the Pesoteca shop directory, who can appraise and pay on the spot.
2. The Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum, where collectors trade directly.

Before you sell, photograph the coin front, back, and edge, and note the weight. Because this is a precious-metal piece, only deal with buyers who let you verify the coin and its weight before payment. Avoid dumping it to the first offer on social media, where you will almost always leave money on the table.

For context on other modern Mexican silver, compare this to the Onza Libertad silver bullion series and other Mexican commemorative coins before deciding what to keep and what to sell.

Got one sitting in a drawer and not sure if it's the graded version or a plain circulated piece? Post clear photos in the Pesoteca forum and let the community help you pin down the grade and a fair price.