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Libertad is Spanish for "Freedom."
The Libertad is a symbol of Mexico's Independence; Mexico won its independence from Spain on August 24th, 1821. However, this is not the date of its celebrated "Independence Day," that date is September 16th.
On September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (photo below), a Catholic priest, started the Mexican War of Independence when he gave his famous speech 'Grito de Dolores' or 'Cry of Delores,' named after the town in Guanajuato where it took place.
He rang the bell of his church to get the town's attention, and he called on the people to rise against their Spanish-European occupiers.
Note: Outside of Mexico, 'Cinco de Mayo' is frequently misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day, which it isn't. 'Cinco de Mayo' is Spanish for the 5th of May." In Mexico, that day commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.
Design of the 1 oz Mexican Gold Libertads
Obverse
The centerpiece of the obverse side of the Mexican Gold Libertad features the National Coat of Arms of Mexico.
The coat of arms depicts a Mexican Golden Eagle perched upon a cactus with a snake in its beak, the image symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, now Mexico City.
The wreath below the eagle is half oak leaves and half laurel leaves. The laurel leaves represent victory, and the oak leaves commemorate those who have given their lives for Mexico.
Encircling the Eagle are ten various Coat of Arms used throughout Mexico’s history.
This version of the Mexican Coat of Arms has been used since 1968.
Inscriptions:
- ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS (The Official Name for Mexico in Spanish)
The edge on the 1 oz Gold Libertad is reeded.
Coin photo provided courtesy of SD Bullion
Reverse
The reverse side of the Mexican Gold Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel design.
The angel is towering above the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl, the volcano's names memorialize the legend of two Aztec lovers.
Inscriptions:
- 1 ONZA (one ounce)
- ORO PURO (gold pure)
- Year of Issue
- Ley (law)
- .999
- M under an O (the mint mark of the Mexican Mint)
Note: The 1 oz. Mexican Gold Libertad is legal tender, but it lacks a face value.
Coin photo provided courtesy of SD Bullion
1 oz. Mexican Gold Libertad - Coin Information:
Introduced:...........1981
IRA approved:.......Yes
Grade:....................Uncirculated
Face Value:...........No
Gold Content:.......1 Troy oz.
Total Weight:........31.11 grams
Purity:...................99.9% / 999 per mille
karat:....................24 karat
Diameter:.............34.00mm
Mint Mark:...........Yes
Edge:....................reeded
2024 Mintage......3,000
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