A closer look at a #secretsanta gift.

1982 1 oz Mexican Silver Libertad Coin

Founded in 1535 by Spanish conquistadors looking to export Mexicos wealth back to Europe, the Mexican Mint is the oldest operating facility in the Western Hemisphere. The Mexican Silver Libertad coins were introduced for the first time in 1982 with a design that is different from the modern coin.

When the Silver Libertad was unveiled, it was only available in a 1 oz bullion version. A proof coin was first struck in 1983, with annual minting beginning in 1986. On the obverse side of the coin is the front-facing image of Winged Victory. This design also features the nations prominent twin volcanoes, and was inspired by the nations centennial celebration of the start of its War of Independence from Spain.

The Libertad is the "official" silver bullion coin of the nation of Mexico. The original design first appeared on all Mexican Silver Libertad coins bearing imagery first used on the gold Centenario coin from the 1920s to the 1950s, during the nations centennial celebration of its independence from Spain.

The reverse side features a large depiction of the coat of arms for Mexico. In the image, a bald eagle is shown atop a cactus perch as it battles a serpent. The official seal of the nation is surrounded by a wreath on the bottom, and the phrase Estados Unidos Mexicanos on top, which translates as United Mexican States.

Modern libertad design

Coin Highlights:

• Contains 1 oz of .999 pure silver.
• First production year for the silver Libertad!
• Total mintage of 1,050,000 coins.

I'm so happy that my secret santa sent me 2 incredible coins I didn't have. These older libertad designs are so much better than their modern counterparts.