Mexican Libertad
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 of the Mexican Libertad
The obverse (front) of the Mexican Libertad 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 Iztacc'huatl and Popocat'ptl volcanoes. The fineness and amount of silver, the date, and the name of the issuing country ('MEXICO') are all listed.
The reverse (back) 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.
Mexican Libertad Coin Minting Information
The Mexican Mint (La Casa de Moneda de M'xico) is the oldest mint in the Americas. It has minted other silver bullion coins of various size: 1/20-oz., 1/10-oz., 1/4-oz., 1/2-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 | SILVER CONTENT | COIN THICKNESS | DIAMETER | COIN EDGE | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31.101g | 1 troy oz. | 40.60mm | 4.00mm | Reeded or Milled |
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| Dates: 1982-95; 2000-present | |||||
† Please note that product images are for representative purposes only and do not reflect actual size.
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