Mexico 5 Peso Gold Coin (0.12057 oz) Random Years Extremely Fine (XF) or Better

  

The famous Mexico City Mint, the oldest in North America, produced gold pesos from the early years of the twentieth century into the 1970s in denominations ranging from two pesos to fifty. All of which share a common design on the obverse: the Mexican Coat of Arms, depicting an eagle perched on a cactus with a serpent in its beak. The 2.5 peso, 5 peso, and 10 peso coins also share a reverse featuring a portrait of Don Miguel Hidalgo, the beloved priest and father of Mexican independence who was executed for his efforts to free the country fromish rule. The reverse of the 2 peso coin is rather spare and elegant, consisting only of the inscription &###x201C;Dos Pesos&###x201D; at the center of a laurel wreath. The reverse of the 20 peso coin captures the ancient Aztec sun calendar, Cuauhxicalli, believed to have been carved c.

The reverse of the 50 peso coin is in another league altogether. Often compared to the Saint-Gaudens American Double Eagle, the Mexican 50 peso is surely one of the world&###x2019;s most beautiful coins. The reverse is composed of a frontal view of Winged Victory, laurel wreath in her raised right hand and the broken chains of bondage in her left, with two famous Mexican volcanoes, Popocatepetl and Iztaccihautl, rising behind.

As a commemorative coin celebrating one hundred years of Mexican independence, the 50 peso is powerful in its symbolism and stunning in its artistry. Mexican gold pesos are minted of. 900 fine gold and are available in the following denominations: 50 pesos (1921-31, 1944-47, 1949-72), which contains 1.2057 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 37.08mm in diameter; 20 pesos (1917-21, 1959, 1960-71), which contains. 4823 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 27.43mm in diameter; 10 pesos (1905-08, 1910, 1916-17, 1919-20, 1959, 1961-72), which contains. 2411 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 22.5mm in diameter; 5 pesos (1905-07, 1910, 1918-20, 1955-72), which contains. 1205 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 19.05mm in diameter; 2.5 pesos (1919-20, 1944-48, 1951-72), which contains. 0602 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 15.6mm in diameter; and, finally, in 2 pesos (1919-20, 1944-48, 1951-72), which contains. 0482 troy ounces of pure gold and measures 13mm in diameter. At Provident, our primary goal is to make it simple and safe to invest in precious metals. We sell only genuine bullion products sourced directly from the mints that produce them, such as the US Mint, Royal Canadian Mint, Perth Mint, and more. In addition, our inventory holds a unique mix of products that you can only find at Provident. Additionally, our team is committed to offering exceptional customer service at every step of the investing process. You can rest easy knowing that you will get exactly what you ordered each and every time. All packages are fully insured during transit. Will I receive the exact item pictured? All photos are stock and are meant to represent the type and quality of item you will receive. Spot price is the market value of precious metals at a given point in time. Nearly all products in our store are priced at a premium or discount to the spot price. As spot price moves up and down throughout the day, so will the price of the product. How often are prices adjusted based on spot price? Similarly, our traders are NOT commissioned. What you see is what you get. Can I cancel my order? Cancellations are considered on a case-by-case basis. Is there a minimum order? There is no minimum order. Can I change my order once it has been placed? No changes can be made to the items included in an order once it has been placed, but a subsequent order can be placed. That said, it does happen, but we will make it right. We always do our best to do right by our customers. How long will my order take to get to me? This listing is currently undergoing maintenance, we apologise for any inconvenience caused. The item "Mexico 5 Peso Gold Coin (0.12057 oz) Random Years Extremely Fine (XF) or Better" is in sale since Thursday, October 4, 2018.

This item is in the category "Coins & Paper Money\Bullion\Gold\Coins". The seller is "providentmetals" and is located in Addison, Texas. This item can be shipped to United States.

• coin Diameter: 19mm
• mint: Mexico City Mint
• composition: .900 Fine Gold
• year: Various
• denomination: 5 Peso