The Mexican Mint, the oldest mint in the Americas, began issuing the bullion “Libertad” coin series in 1982, beautiful collectible coins which became fast favorites of collectors and investors. A pair of key symbols of Mexican national identity appear on these coins, struck annually in a range of weights using a variety of precious metals. The first is the image of an eagle with a rattlesnake in its beak, a central image on variations of the national seal that comes ultimately from the Aztecs’ mythical account of the founding of Tenochtitlan, where modern-day Mexico City now resides. The second is the Winged Victory statue that crowns the Monument to Independence, built in 1910 to commemorate the centennial of the War of Independence that founded modern Mexico. Both are featured on the 2022 5 oz Reverse Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coin, now available from JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
- Comes in a protective plastic capsule!
- Issued in 2022 by the Mexican Mint!
- Limited original mintage!
- Contains 5 Troy oz of .999 pure silver.
- Officially guaranteed by the Banco de Mexico.
- Obverse field features the national shield in sculptural relief.
- Reverse field features the Winged Victory statue.
The Libertad series is comprised both of bullion coins and of pieces specifically produced for the collectors’ market, showcasing both proof and special “reverse proof” finishes. Reverse-proof coins like the one in this listing are visually dazzling, feature frosted backgrounds and polished sculptural relief artwork, and are issued in especially exclusive limited mintages.
The 2022 Reverse Proof Mexican Silver Libertad Coin is only the sixth five-ounce release with a reverse-proof finish in the Libertad series. It comes protected in a plastic capsule, shipping fully insured against even the remotest possibility of loss or damage. Limited supplies come from an exclusive original mintage, and the JM Bullion team recommends ordering early to add this spectacular piece to your collection.
The coin’s obverse field features Mexico’s accompanied by the inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.” Ten historical variants of Mexico’s coat of arms surround it.
The reverse field features a rendition of the famous statue of Winged Victory created by French sculptor Enrique Alciati to crown the Monument to Independence, one of Mexico City’s most iconic landmarks, with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background. The sculptural relief is accompanied by the Mexican Mint’s mark and inscriptions that confirm the coin’s weight, year of issue, and purity of its silver contents.
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