1968 Mexico Silver 25 Pesos Olympics
I've been picking up circulating Mexican coins occasionally (other than my favorite first-year issue of the Libertad and modern bullion coin Libertad).
It's been a while since I last featured Mexican coins, and @thebighigg featured several of his Mexican coins last month, so I thought I'd chime in!
1968 Mexico Silver 25 Pesos Olympics
This is a crown-sized commemorative coin minted to celebrate the 19th Summer Olympics in Mexico in 1968.
The engraver and designer of the reverse of this coin is Lorenzo Rafael. It depicts an Aztec ball player above the Olympic rings. The rings symbolize the union of the five continents: Africa, the Americas, Asia, Europe, and Oceania.
The 19th Olympic Games were indeed held in Mexico City, Mexico, from October 12 to October 27, 1968. This event marked the first time the Olympics were staged in Latin America and the first in a Spanish-speaking country. The Games were also significant for their political context, with the Tlatelolco massacre occurring just ten days before the opening ceremony, highlighting the political tensions in the country. The high altitude of Mexico City, at 2,240 meters above sea level, had a notable impact on athletic performances, with many world records being set during the Games.
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The edge of the coin is incused with INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD which is Latin for "Independence and Liberty".
The obverse has the coat of arms of Mexico, the denomination of 25 Pesos and the silver content of 0.720. Yes, the 1968 Mexico 25 Pesos is silver and it celebrates Mexico hosting the Olympics for the first time.
People actually love this coin for its design and for the memory it carries.
You're not just holding silver, you're holding a story. And that makes it pretty special.
Reference
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1968_Summer_Olympics
https://vocesmexico.com/nacional/lorenzo-rafael-escultor-de-abolengo-miguel-peraza/
https://en.numista.com/3855
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This silver coin is indeed really special especially in mexico anf and other countries.
The coin is special in many ways, @onyiigift !
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These silver coins looking so nice and historical with carved designs. Absolutely stunning collection @silversaver888
The Mexican Mint is one of the oldest in the world, @madushanka. The first-year issue of the Libertad is truly outstanding.
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The coat of arms of Mexico
The coin carries history, and story! Thanks for featuring it!
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What a beautiful legend, @hafiz34 .
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“You're not just holding silver, you're holding a story.
And that makes it pretty special”
So very true @silversaver888 !😇👍😊
Mexican Silver and Gold has always been sought after by collectors and stackers, beautiful coins!😊
To some, it is a memorial for the 300-400 students who were massacred by the Mexican military during a protest, which the government has denied up to the present time, @silvertop. This happened 10 days prior to the 1968 Olympics.
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I didn’t hear about this massacre @silversaver888 ….. that’s so terrible!🙄
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Nice, I like those coins, got a couple 1968 Olimpiada México 🇲🇽
Great, @josepimpo! Mexico silver coins are worth collecting.
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It's hard not to love that coin! Every time I find a deal on one I have always bought it even though I have multiples already in the stack! Such an awesome coin @silversaver888 ! How's your weekend going so far?
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You know me... I just move with the flow, and everything gets done. I've been out most of the day! And I have 2-1/2 hours to do my chores and Hive!
Yes, I love Mexican coins (the old coinage, and the Libertad).
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My collection of Mexican coinage is very limited, but I'm willing to expand. Nice coins! !BBH
I hope I remember, but I'll send you one, @gratefuleveryday.
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Oh, nice. Have to love old Mexican coins.
I know that you love Mexican coins, @fat-elvis!
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I'll soon watch this... tomorrow, @stokjockey.
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146 oz silver and 1-1/2 oz gold!!! WOW!
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I liked the design and it inspired me to write a fictional short story of Aztec life before the arrival of Cortez. The Aztecs loved their Ball games. I happily have a pair of these well done Olympics inspired coins in my collection.
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The one above is supposedly AU/BU I bought this a while back from Apmex; it appears to have most of the coin's patina. I just don't take good photos. But it is pretty!
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Something made me feel that You probably had some 1968 Mexico Olympics Silver............
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A very nice coin; a sad story about the Olympics. Thank you for sharing sis! Blessings for Sunday; hugs and kisses!🤗💜🌻😍😘 !LADY !LUV !PIMP
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