The Mexican Silver Libertad is one of the most visually compelling government-issued silver coins produced anywhere in the world, and the 5 oz Reverse Proof format elevates an already striking design into genuine showcase territory. Struck by the Casa de Moneda de México — the Western Hemisphere’s oldest mint — this 2024 issue delivers 5 troy ounces of .999 fine silver in a finish that reverses the typical proof treatment, leaving design elements with a brilliant mirror surface against a frosted field.
Key Features:
- Purity and weight: 5 troy ounces, .999 fine silver (Ley .999)
- Metal type: Silver
- Finish: Reverse Proof — mirrored design elements, frosted fields
- Obverse design: Mexican Coat of Arms — eagle perched on a cactus gripping a serpent, encircled by historic versions of the Coat of Arms along the rim, inscribed “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”
- Reverse design: The Angel of Independence (Winged Victory) atop a column, holding a broken chain and laurel wreath, flanked by Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, inscribed “5 ONZAS PLATA PURA 2024 LEY .999” with the Casa de Moneda “OM” mint mark
- Year: 2024
The obverse presents the Mexican Coat of Arms in full heraldic detail — a golden eagle, wings partially raised, perched on a prickly pear cactus growing from a rocky islet, a serpent caught in its beak and talon. Ringing the central design along the inner border are smaller renditions of historic Mexican Coat of Arms variations, a feature unique to the Libertad series that gives the coin its extraordinary rim complexity. “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS” arcs around the outer field.
The reverse centers the Angel of Independence, modeled on the bronze Victory figure that crowns Mexico City’s landmark column on the Paseo de la Reforma. She stands atop a fluted column, wings fully spread and feathers rendered with exceptional clarity, one arm extended holding a laurel wreath and the other a broken chain — symbols of freedom and the severing of colonial rule. Behind her, the snow-capped peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl rise against a frosted horizon, their volcanic profiles immediately recognizable to anyone familiar with central Mexico’s landscape. The reverse proof finish makes this composition particularly dramatic: the Angel and volcanoes catch light with a mirror-bright surface while the surrounding field carries a soft matte texture that throws the design into sharp relief. The “OM” mint mark of the Casa de Moneda appears to the right of the figure. Weight, purity, and the 2024 date are inscribed along the upper arc: “5 ONZAS PLATA PURA 2024 LEY .999.”
The 5 oz Reverse Proof Libertad carries consistently low annual mintages, making each year’s issue sought after by collectors well beyond Mexico’s borders.
For buyers who want substantial silver weight paired with one of the most artistically ambitious designs in government bullion coinage, this coin is a standout choice. Add it to your cart today.