1968 Mexico City Mint, 25 Peso KM 479.1, 19th Summer Olympics, BU Mint Wrapper
1968 Mexico City Mint, 25 Peso KM 479.1, 19th Summer Olympics, BU Mint Wrapper
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Celebrate one of the most iconic events in sports history with this 1968 Mexico 25 Peso Silver Coin, minted in Mexico City to commemorate the 19th Summer Olympics. This coin is in Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) condition and comes sealed in its original mint wrapper, ensuring its pristine state:
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Year: 1968
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Country: Mexico
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Denomination: 25 Pesos
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Mint: Mexico City
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Metal: Silver (.720 fineness)
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Weight: 22.5 grams
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ASW: 0.5208oz
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Diameter: 38 mm
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Krause-Mishler Number: KM# 479.1
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Condition: Brilliant Uncirculated, with the coin never having been released into circulation, preserved in its original mint cellophane wrapper.
Design:
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Obverse: Features the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle perched on a cactus devouring a snake, symbolizing the founding of Tenochtitlan. Around the rim, inscriptions read "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS" and the denomination "25 PESOS."
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Reverse: Showcases the emblem of the 1968 Summer Olympics, with stylized figures representing various Olympic sports, the Olympic rings, and the motto "MEXICO 68."