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1981 Mexican Libertad 1/4 Onza Oro Pura (1/4 Ounce Pure Gold)
Product Description
Mexican Libertad 1/4 Onza Troy Oro Puro (1/4 troy ounce of pure gold) coins from the first mintage year (1981), this bullion coin weighs 8.6 grams (0.2765 troy oz) and is .900 fine. Minted at The Mexican Mint ("La Casa de Moneda de México"), the oldest mint in the Americas (founded in 1535).
The design is very similar to the Mexican 50 Peso. The winged Victoria (goddess of victory) stands in front of the Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatéptl volcanoes. The fineness and amount of gold, the date, and the name of the issuing country (“MEXICO”) are all listed. The reverse 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”. Around the edge is stamped “INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD”.
In uncirculated condition.