Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coins are the only coins of their type where the collectible version outsells the bullion option in most years. Available since 1992 in a 1/2 oz weight, Proof Mexican Silver Libertad coins are also one of the most diverse options you’ll find when buying silver, with seven weights available in all. Right now, 2019 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins are available to purchase online from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Arrives inside of a protective capsule!
- 27th year of availability for Proof Mexican Silver Libertads in 1/2 oz!
- Contains 1/2 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Winged Victory’s figure is on the obverse.
- The Mexican coat of arms is on the reverse.
- Guaranteed by Banco de Mexico.
Each of the individual 2019 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins in this JM Bullion listing is available to you with its own protective capsule. The 1/2 oz coin has the second highest mintage figure ever recorded in the Proof Mexican Silver Libertad series. The 2016 issue of the coin sold 13,150 coins, just 100 fewer than the 1 oz coin.
In most years of availability, the 1/2 oz coin trails only the 1 oz coin in the Proof Silver Libertad collection in terms of popularity. In fact, the 2017 1/2 oz Proof Silver Libertad was the best-seller among the seven proof weights and outsold the 1 oz coin by 4,100 coins.
On the obverse of 2019 1/2 oz Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coins is the image of Winged Victory. This design is modernized from the original gold Centenario coins issued in 1921. Victory’s figure is a source of inspiration to the Mexican people from their independence struggle against Spain. The former colonial ruler was booted out of Mexican in 1821. In 1921, the introduction of the Centenario coinage was accompanied by the construction of the Mexican Independence Victory Column in Mexico City. Topping that column is a 17-foot statue of Winged Victory.
The reverse side of 2019 1/2 oz Proof Silver Libertad Coins includes the coat of arms for Mexico. In this modern design, an eagle sits on a cactus arm as it battles against a serpent. The imagery is reflective of Mexico’s struggle against Spain, with Mexico reflected in the eagle and Spain in the snake.
The Mexican Mint was founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors. Originally constructed to refine gold and silver found in Central and South America, the mint eventually served to strike coinage for the Spanish Empire’s colonies in the Western Hemisphere. Today it is the official sovereign mint of Mexico.
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