2024 NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 1/2 oz Mexican Gold Libertad Reverse Proof Coin

2024 NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue 1/2 oz Mexican Gold Libertad Reverse Proof Coin

The Mexican Mint regularly produces reverse-proof coins as part of the Mexican Libertad Series. These coins come in various sizes, including the 1/2 oz Gold Libertad, the largest fractional coin in the series. 

Reverse-proof coins display the opposite visual effect of traditional proof coins, with frosted backgrounds and polished, brilliant images, offering a striking and captivating appearance.

You can find the 2024 1/2 oz Mexican Gold Libertad Reverse Proof Coins at SD Bullion. They were purchased from the Mexican Mint on the first day of their official release and graded by NGC as PF-70 coins.

Coin Highlights

• Evaluated, encapsulated, and graded as a PF-70 coin by NGC;
• Reverse proof coin;
• Produced by the Mexican Mint;
• Purchased on day #1 of its official release;
• Contains 1/2 oz of .999 fine gold;
• Bears legal tender based on weight and purity, fully guaranteed by the Central Bank of Mexico;
• The reverse features the Winged Victory;
• The obverse showcases the current Coat of Arms of Mexico.

The Design

The 1/2 oz Gold Libertad and its smaller counterparts display only the current Mexican Coat of Arms on the obverse side.

In the image, the Eagle perched on a cactus represents Mexico, and the defeated rattlesnake symbolizes the Spanish domination that ceased with the independence movement. The engravings “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” encircle the image.

On the reverse, the Winged Victory reproduces the most famous monument of Mexican Independence. It portrays a feminine angel carrying a wreath of laurels and broken chains as a symbol of freedom.

The coin’s essential information is inscribed as “1/2 ONZA ORO PURO, “2024,” and “LEY .999,” and the “M” on the right stands for the mintmark.

An NGC PF-70 First Day of Issue coin

NGC (Numismatic Guaranty Company works apart from sovereign mints, appraising and grading coins using the Sheldon Scale, which ranges from 1 to 70 depending on their condition.

According to NGC, a “First Day of Issue” is a coin purchased from its original mint on the first day of its official release and submitted to NGC appraisal.

PF stands for Proof Coin, indicating a coin produced for collection purposes. Because it is a reverse-proof coin, the background surfaces are frosted, contrasting with the brilliant images engraved. 70 is the highest grade and indicates a coin with no visible flaws.

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