20111 Mexico Silver Libertad Coin (Proof-like)
Rare!
The
Mexican Silver Libertad Coin is
struck in much lower mintage levels each year the
American Silver Eagle and Austrian Silver Philharmonic, and Canadian Maple since its introduction in 1982. Recently, demand for the
Libertad has risen, making it a hard-to-find coin as numismatics look to
acquire the coin amid continued low mintage levels.
Coin Highlights:
- Mintage: 1000
- Contains 1 Kilo (32.15 Troy oz) of .999 pure silver in Proof-like condition.
- Winged Victory appears on the coins obverse.
- Mexican coat of arms is featured on the coins reverse.
On the obverse side of 1 Kilo Silver Libertad Coins is a depiction of
Winged Victory. Her figure is shown here as depicted at the top of the
Mexican Independence Victory Column, the latter of which was erected in
the center of Mexico City in 1921 to mark 100 years of independence from
Spain.
The reverse face of 1 Kilo Mexican Silver Libertad Coins includes the
modern design of the Mexican coat of arms in the very center. It is
immediately surrounded by a cactus wreath below and the inscription
Estados Unidos Mexicanos above. Surrounding the entire design field is a
collection of 10 historical versions of the national seal. Mexican
Silver Libertad coins are struck in a total of seven weights each year,
with three full weights and four fractional weights. The 1 oz. Mexican
Silver Libertad is the most popular coin the series, and tends to have
the highest mintage numbers each year. Images used on the Libertad coins
trace back to 1920 and Mexicos celebration of the start of its fight
for freedom from Spanish rule.
The Libertad 1kg silver coin 2011 has a diameter of 110 mm which
higher than the standard diameter of other bullion coins made of silver
that weight 1 kilo. The diameter for other 1kg bullion coins is set
around the 100.6 mm dimension. Therefore, the Mexican silver coins are
in general large coins, exceeding others belonging to their category of
denomination.
The fineness of one Libertad 1kg silver coin 2011 is 99.90% the same
also for other denominations belonging to this series of Mexican silver
coins.
The 1 Kilo Mexican Silver Libertad
bullion coin was the last to join the investment-grade range of coins.
Introduced by the Mexican Mint in 2008, it has been struck in every year
since with the exception of 2013 and 2014.
In the center of
Mexico City in 1920, a statue of the Angel of Independence was erected
to represent the countrys struggles during the War of Independence. The
angels image, along with the national coat of arms, were included on the
Centenario gold coin. Today, both images are featured on the Mexican
Silver Libertad.
On the obverse side of 1 Kilo Silver Libertad
Coins is a depiction of Winged Victory. Her figure is shown here as
depicted at the top of the Mexican Independence Victory Column, the
latter of which was erected in the center of Mexico City in 1921 to mark
100 years of independence from Spain.
The reverse face of 1 Kilo
Mexican Silver Libertad Coins includes the modern design of the Mexican
coat of arms in the very center. It is immediately surrounded by a
cactus wreath below and the inscription Estados Unidos Mexicanos above.
Surrounding the entire design field is a collection of 10 historical
versions of the national seal.