Gold Coin 2.5 Peso, Mexico 1918 - 1948, 1.87 g

A vintage 0.900 proof currency issued by Banco de Mexico.

In the world of numismatics, there are coins that not only provide a means of payment, but also carry with them a deep slice of history. Such an example is the 2.5 peso gold circulating coin, issued between 1918 and 1948. The issuance of the currency fell during a period of tumultuous change in Mexico. At the time, the country was struggling with political revolutions, economic changes and the quest for national sovereignty. Today, the gold circulation coin is a valuable artifact that serves as a reminder of the transformations that shaped Mexico in the first half of the 20th century.

On the reverse of the gold circulation coin, we see an eagle sitting on a cactus with a laurel wreath in its beak. The eagle's distinctive representation alluded to the Mexican coat of arms and symbolized the national spirit. The obverse depicts the image of the Mayan chief Cuauhtemoc, shown in profile. This was a tribute to a figure who played an important role in the resistance against the Spanish invasion of Mexico in the 16th century.

The coin on display is a circulation coin, and may have minor signs of use in the form of scratches, discoloration, or abrasions. Review photos - the shipped coin may have a different vintage and different state of preservation.