© Numismatica Quetzalcoatl´s Collection (CC BY)
© Numismatica Quetzalcoatl´s Collection (CC BY)
2 Onzas (Fusion de Dos Culturas) ND
| Silver (.999) | 62.1 g | 48 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Currency | Bullion coinage (1947-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 62.1 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#196051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Spanish Rider attacked by an Aztec Eagle Warrior.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FUSION DE DOS CULTURAS
2 onzas
plata pura
ley .999
Mo
500 AÑOS
Edge
Milled
Comment
This collection commemorates the 500 years of the fusion of two cultures (Spain and Tenochtitlan), consists of 5 pieces of pure silver (proof) of two ounces each, each with a different eagle on the reverse, representing 4 different national shields printed in history of the Mexican coins and the code that represents the founding of Tenochtitlan.The image is a mural by Mexican artist Jorge Gonzalez Camarena reacted in 1960, whose original title was "La Conquista", being changed in the 80s to "Fusion of 2 Cultures". This work is located in the National History Museum of Chapultepec Castle in Mexico City, Mexico.
Interesting fact
The 2 Onzas (Fusion de Dos Culturas) ND coin from Mexico is a unique piece that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a blend of two different cultures, as its name suggests. The obverse side of the coin depicts the Aztec sun god, Huitzilopochtli, while the reverse side features the Spanish conquistador, Hernán Cortés. This design represents the fusion of the Aztec and Spanish cultures, which is a significant part of Mexico's history. This coin is a beautiful representation of the country's diverse cultural background and is a must-have for any coin collector interested in Mexican history and culture.
