CVC & Collectables presents this 1970 Mexico World Cup silver medal commemorates the IX FIFA World Cup and Brazil’s historic championship victory. Featuring colorful enamel accents and a matte silver finish, this impressive medal is attributed as Grove-1075A and certified PCGS SP63.
Medal Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1970
- Type: FIFA World Cup Commemorative Medal
- Reference: Grove-1075A
- Composition: Silver (Ag)
- Finish: Matte with color enamel accents
- Grade: PCGS SP63
- Obverse: Features the Jules Rimet Cup above the enameled flags of Mexico and Brazil, accompanied by a soccer ball and the inscriptions IX CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUT-BOL and COPA JULES RIMET.
- Reverse: Honors Brazil as champion, with an enameled Brazilian emblem surrounded by a laurel wreath. The design also displays the flags of previous World Cup-winning nations and references Brazil’s championship years 1958, 1962 and 1970.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded SP63 by PCGS.
Historical Significance:
The 1970 FIFA World Cup was hosted by Mexico and culminated with Brazil defeating Italy in the final. Brazil’s victory marked its third World Cup championship, following its victories in 1958 and 1962.
Under the rules then governing the trophy, Brazil’s third championship allowed the nation to permanently retain the Jules Rimet Cup. This medal specifically celebrates that achievement, combining the flags of host nation Mexico and champion Brazil with the famous World Cup trophy. Find more alike here!
