| Mexican
Libertad |
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| Obverse |
Reverse |
Description
The Mexican Libertad series features a one-ounce silver
bullion coin that has been produced in years when
other Onza Troy de Plata (Troy Ounce of Silver) Mexican
coins were not being minted.
Design
The obverse of the coin has gone through some minor
changes, but has always featured the Independence
Angel that is the symbol of Mexico City. The design
is very similar to the Mexican 50 Peso. The Angel
stands in front of the Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatéptl
volcanoes. The fineness and amount of silver, the
date, and the name of the issuing country (“MEXICO”)
are all listed.
The reverse is also similar to the 50 Peso. The center
of the coin features an eagle battling a snake, surrounded
by a wreath and the words “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”.
Issues have had either reeded or milled edges. Slight
changes to design and lettering have occurred over
the years.
Minting Information
The Mexican Mint (La Casa de Moneda de México)
is the oldest mint in the Americas. It has minted
other silver bullion coins of various size: 1/20-oz.,
1/10-oz., ¼-oz., ½-oz.,2-oz., and 5-oz.
As mentioned before, it has also issued different
1-ounce silver bullion coins in recent years including
1949, 1978-80, and 1996-99).
| Detailed
Coin Information |
Gross Weight:
31.101g |
Silver Content:
1 troy oz. |
Diameter:
40.60mm |
Thickness:
4.00mm |
Edge:
Reeded or Milled |
| Dates: 1982-95;
2000-present |
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