CVC & Collectables presents this 1979 Mexico 30 Gram Silver Zapata Birth Centennial Medal, certified NGC MS 62. Issued to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the birth of Emiliano Zapata (1879–1919), one of the most influential leaders of the Mexican Revolution, this impressive high-relief silver medal honors his enduring legacy as a champion of agrarian reform and social justice.
Medal Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Date: 1979
- Type: Centennial Commemorative Medal
- Theme: 100th Anniversary of the Birth of Emiliano Zapata
- Grade: NGC MS 62
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: 30 Grams
- Format: High Relief Medal
- Obverse: Features Emiliano Zapata standing beside his horse with his name prominently displayed.
- Reverse: Stylized rising sun design with the inscriptions “Tierra y Libertad” and “Natalicio de Emiliano Zapata 1879–1979.”
- Certification Number: NGC Certified
Historical Significance:
Emiliano Zapata remains one of the most revered figures in Mexican history. As leader of the Liberation Army of the South during the Mexican Revolution, he fought for land redistribution and the rights of rural farmers under the famous slogan “Tierra y Libertad” (Land and Liberty). His Plan de Ayala became a defining document of agrarian reform and continues to influence Mexican political and social thought.
Collectibility:
Mexican revolutionary-themed silver medals enjoy strong collector demand due to their historical significance and artistic appeal. This high-relief issue combines a dramatic portrait of Zapata with symbolic revolutionary imagery, creating an attractive commemorative piece. Certified examples are especially desirable, and this NGC MS 62 specimen offers collectors a well-preserved tribute to one of Mexico’s most iconic national heroes.
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