1996 Mexico 5 oz Silver 10 Pesos Cabeza Olmeca Proof

Key Details:

• Year: 1996
• Denomination: 10 Pesos
• Metal: .999 Fine Silver
• Weight: 5 Troy Ounces
• Finish: Proof
• Diameter: Likely around 50-60mm, typical for 5 oz coins
• Theme: Cabeza Olmeca (Olmec Head), a famous archeological artifact of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica
• Mintage of 3,550

Design Features:

Obverse:

• The Mexican coat of arms featuring an eagle perched on a cactus with a snake in its beak, which is commonly seen on Mexican coinage.
• Inscriptions such as “Estados Unidos Mexicanos” and “10 Pesos”.

Reverse:

• A detailed representation of the Cabeza Olmeca (Olmec Head), an ancient stone sculpture from the Olmec civilization, known for its enormous size and enigmatic expression.
• You may also see additional Aztec or Olmec motifs, such as tribal patterns, around the central design.