1 oz Aztec Calendar Silver Coin from the Golden State Mint in the US.
Beautifully intricate detailed fine silver coin bullion round portraying the Aztec calendar.
Certain coins stand out for their historical significance and artistic merit and this 1 oz Aztec calendar silver round is a prime example. More than just a piece of fine silver metal, this coin This round is not just a piece of precious metal; it epitomises the rich cultural tapestry of the ancient Aztec civilisation.
The obverse shows the Aztec calendar, depicting the Aztec solar deity (god), Tonatiuh, represented as the sun with rays emanating outward. Tonatiuh holds a human heart in each clawed hand and his tongue isa sacrificial blade surrounded by 20 symbols. Each symbol represents the Aztec calendar months and days.
Coin reverse features a finely detailed portrait of Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec Emperor. He is dressed in ceremonial traditional headdress and striking ear ornaments. The coin is edged by a geometric border and inscriptions denoting Cuauhtémoc’s name, the silver content, coin weight and purity.
- Golden State Mint
- Issue Year 2013
- Weight 31.10 grams
- 1 Troy ounce of .999 pure silver
- Diameter 39.3mm
- Thickness 3.2mm
- Edge Design is reeded
- Comes in a protective plastic sleeve.
