1 Onza "Libertad"


Silver (.999)	31.1 g	36 mm

Description

Issuer	Mexico
Period	United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type	Non-circulating coin
Years	1982-1995
Currency	Bullion coinage (1947-date)
Composition	Silver (.999)
Weight	31.1 g
Diameter	36 mm
Thickness	3.47 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated	2024-10-06

References

Numista	N#14465
Rarity index	11%

Reverse

Winged Victory

Script: Latin

Lettering: 1 onza PLATA PURA M 1989 MEXICO Ley .999

Translation: 1 Ounce Pure Silver .999 Fineness

Edge

Lettered (KM#494.1) or Reeded (see comments)

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

Comment

A review of the KM numbers and their descriptions revealed inconsistencies. Below are the main types, without reference to the KM numbers.

Type 1 Obverse: eight dots on cactus pad below left claw of the eagle
Type 2 Obverse: seven dots on cactus pad below left claw of the eagle
Type 1 Reverse: serif font ("onza", "PLATA PURA")
Type 2 Reverse: sans serif font with ornamental capitalization ("ONZA" that looks like "OnZa", "PLATA PURA")

Interesting fact

The 1 Onza "Libertad" coin from Mexico, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 31.1g, has a unique design that changes every year, making it a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date	Mintage	VG	F	VF	XF	AU	UNC
1982 Mo	1049680	-	-	-	-	-	-
1983 Mo	998	-	-	-	-	-	-
1984 Mo	1014000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1985 Mo	2017000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1986 Mo	30006	-	-	-	-	-	-
1987 Mo	500000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1988 Mo	1500500	-	-	-	-	-	-
1989 Mo	1396500	-	-	-	-	-	-
1990 Mo	1200000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1991 Mo	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1992 Mo	10000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1993 Mo	5002	-	-	-	-	-	-
1994 Mo	400000	-	-	-	-	-	-
1995 Mo	2000	-	-	-	-	-	-

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Onza "Libertad" 1982-1995 coin.