1982 Mexico 1 oz Silver Libertad represents the inaugural year of Mexico’s iconic Silver Libertad bullion series. Struck by the historic Casa de Moneda de México, this .999 fine silver coin contains 1 troy ounce of pure silver and has been certified PCGS MS66.
Coin Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1982
- Denomination: 1 Onza
- Series: Mexican Silver Libertad
- First Year of Issue: 1982
- Mint: Casa de Moneda de México
- Mintmark: Mo
- Composition: .999 Fine Silver
- Silver Weight: 1 Troy oz
- Weight: 31.103 grams
- Diameter: 36 mm
- Mintage: 1,050,000
- Grade: PCGS MS66
- Obverse: Winged Victory with the volcanic peaks Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl in the background.
- Reverse: Mexican national coat of arms featuring a golden eagle holding a serpent while perched upon a cactus.
- Certification: PCGS MS66
Design & Devices
The obverse features Winged Victory, one of the most recognizable symbols of Mexican independence, standing prominently before the legendary volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. The inscriptions include “1 Onza,” “Plata Pura,” “1982,” and the Mo Mexico City Mint mark.
The reverse displays Mexico’s national coat of arms, depicting an eagle grasping a serpent while perched upon a prickly pear cactus. The surrounding inscription reads “Estados Unidos Mexicanos.”
Historical Significance
Introduced in 1982, the 1 oz Silver Libertad established what would become one of Mexico’s most celebrated modern bullion series. Unlike many government-issued bullion coins, Libertads do not carry a stated face value, making their design and precious-metal content particularly distinctive.
The series draws heavily from Mexican national symbolism and the country’s long numismatic tradition. Its Winged Victory motif traces its inspiration to Mexico’s famous Independence Monument in Mexico City.
Collectibility
As the first-year 1982 issue, this coin holds an important position within the Silver Libertad series. With a mintage of 1,050,000 pieces, its inaugural-year status, classic original Libertad design, one-ounce .999 silver content, and PCGS MS66 certification make it a desirable addition to Mexican coin and world bullion collections.
