The Silver Mexican Libertad

Silver LIbertadThe first of the modern one ounce Silver Libertad was issued in 1982 by the Banco de Mexico, but a re-design occurred in 1996. The Libertad has a purity of .999 silver and weighs 31.6 grams or one ounce, it was first minted in the 1949. Though it was discontinued for decades after that, it has since resumed production in 1982. The coin generally features the coat of arms of Mexico of an eagle with a snake in its mouth on the reverse of the coin, and the image of the Independence Angel in front of a landscape of two volcanoes (Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatéptl) on the obverse, the obverse of the coin has gone through some minor changes, but has always featured the Independence Angel that is the symbol of Mexico City. The Silver Libertad is offered in a number of different sizes for collectors 1/20oz,1/10oz, ¼oz, ½oz, 1oz, 2oz, 5oz and 1kilo, silver proof versions of all sizes and silver proof sets are also available. Issues have had either reeded or milled edges, slight changes to design and lettering have occurred over the years.

2008 Silver Libertad

The 2008 Libertad (1995-2011) the design type II Angel in front of a landscape of two volcanoes (Iztaccíhuatl and Popocatéptl).

 

 

1985 Silver LIbertad

The 1985 Libertad (1982-1995) the design type I Angel.

 



Prooflike Libertad

Prooflike 1 kilo Libertad weighs in at 2.2 pounds or 32oz of .999 silver, with a diameter of 110mm this is one impresive coin. A total of between 800 and 1800 are minted depending on year.

 

 

Silver Eagle Specifications
Mint...................Mexican Mint
Weight...............31.6 Grams 1oz
Diameter...........40.6 mm
Edge.................Reeded
Purity................999 Silver
Years................1982-Present
Mint Marks........OM

 

 

Mintage Figures

Silver Libertad