CVC & Collectables presents this 1949-Mo Mexico Onza Silver Coin, certified PCGS AU58. Struck by the Casa de Moneda de México, this historic issue showcases the mint’s renowned craftsmanship while displaying the traditional One Onza silver standard. With its unique mint-themed design and early post-war production, this collectible coin is an important piece of modern Mexican numismatic history.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1949
- Mint: Mexico City Mint (Mo)
- Denomination: Onza
- Composition: .925 Fine Silver
- Weight: 33.625 grams (1 Onza)
- Actual Silver Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
- Purity: .925 Silver
- Grade: PCGS AU58
- Reference: KM-M49a
Design:
Obverse: Features the historic screw press of the Casa de Moneda de México beneath the Mexico City mintmark, surrounded by the inscription CASA DE MONEDA DE MEXICO • 1949. The design honors Mexico’s centuries-old minting tradition.
Reverse: Depicts a balance scale symbolizing precision and integrity in coin production. The surrounding inscriptions include UNA ONZA, 480 GRANOS DE PLATA PURA, 33.625 GRAMOS, LEY 0.925, and 1 PESO, identifying the coin’s traditional weight standard, metric weight, and silver purity.
Historical Significance:
Founded in 1535, the Casa de Moneda de México is the oldest mint in the Americas and one of the oldest continuously operating mints in the world. This 1949 Onza coin was issued to highlight the mint’s precision in producing silver coinage and reflects Mexico’s long-standing reputation as one of the world’s premier silver-producing nations.
Collectibility:
The 1949-Mo Onza is a popular collectible among enthusiasts of Mexican coinage and Casa de Moneda de México issues. Certified PCGS AU58, this example retains nearly full mint luster with only light circulation wear, making it an attractive addition to collections focused on historic Mexican silver coinage. Find more alike here!
