JM Bullion is pleased to be able to offer the popular Aztec Calendar Round, this time in a 1/2 oz weight. This remarkable silver product features in exquisite detail the Aztec Calendar Stone. This historical remnant of the Aztec Empire is a stunning work of art that also sheds valuable light on their culture. Today, 1/2 oz Aztec Calendar Silver Rounds are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Round Highlights:
- Ships in plastic flips, tubes of 20, or boxes of 500!
- Depicts a recreation of the Aztec Calendar Stone!
- Consists of 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- The obverse shows the legendary Aztec Calendar Stone.
- On the reverse side is the final Aztec emperor Cuauhtémoc.
When you order Aztec Calendar Silver Rounds is this online JM Bullion listing, you will receive a product in brand-new condition from Golden State Mint (GSM). These rounds are individually packaged in plastic flips. If you order multiples of 20, you will receive them in a tube. Multiples of 500 come inside a box.
On the obverse of the Aztec Calendar Silver Round is a recreation of the Aztec Calendar Stone. At the center, we find Tonatiuh, the last of the Aztec sun deities. There are four blocks surrounding him which represent his four predecessors. The edges of the design feature beautiful Aztec symbols and decoration just as you would see if looking at the original artifact.
The reverse of 1/2 oz Aztec Calendar Rounds shows a portrait of Aztec emperor Cuauhtémoc. He was the Aztec’s final ruler, and when he came into power, this civilization was already being ravaged by both Spanish invaders and smallpox. His name is inscribed below the portrait. Along the edges of the round, you’ll find the weight, metal type, and purity.
Despite its name, the Aztec Calendar Stone was not actually a calendar. Rather, it was an intricate stone carving depicting the Aztec creation myth. Some scholars believe it was a ceremonial piece or even an altar used for Aztec sun god, Tonatiuh. It is also widely thought that the face depicted in the very center of the stone belongs to this deity. While the Calendar Stone was never officially completed, it is still full of remarkable and ornate details, most of which have survived to this day.
If you have any questions about these silver rounds, please contact JM Bullion. You can call us at 800-276-6508, chat with us live online, or email us directly.