Description: 1979 or 1980 Mexico Silver Onza - Balance Scales / Balancias - 1 oz Silver Coin From south of the border, a most unique Mexican sterling silver coin, the Mexican Onza, sometimes referred to as "balancias" (referring to the balance scales on the reverse of the coin).This is a sovereign coin backed by the Mexican government.Contains 33.625 grams of .925 fine Silver (sterling silver) for a total of 1 troy oz of pure silver. These are thus hefty coins larger in weight and diameter than an American Silver Eagle, but containing the same amount of silver.These bullion coins are lightly circulated coins with good luster. All come with bag marks ("dings") and some may have very light toning. Please view the stock photos. Obverse: an obsolete hand-operated coin press, along with the name of the Mexican Mint in Spanish: CASA DE MONEDA DE MÉXICO. The date is also included.Reverse: a hand scale design, along with the phrase "UNA ONZA TROY DE PLATA PURA," which translates to mean one troy ounce of pure silver. The coin is inscribed with its weight and purity, and has a diameter of 41.5mm.______________________________I ship same or next business day. Your satisfaction is guaranteed. Thank you for your consideration._______________________________Specifications Years: 1979 or 1980 Denomination: 1 Onza Mint Mark: Mo - Mexico City Metal Content: 1 troy oz Purity: .925 Manufacturer: Mexico City Mint Thickness: 3.2 mm Diameter: 41.5 mmPackaging: Plastic Coin Flip_____________________________________________________________________________________More information on the Mexican Silver Onza and the rich history of silver minting in Mexico:The National Mint of Mexico has established a reputation of minting some of the World?s best silver bullion, based off of their Libertad Series. The Mexican Mint began producing the Onza in 1949. A metallic silver bullion coin, the Onza was minted in over 90% silver. The Mexican Silver Onza was reproduced again starting in 1978. The Mexican National Mint stopped producing the Mexican Silver Onza in 1980.Mexico is one of the leading producers of silver in the World. The country has history of yielding billions and billions of silver, which accounts for about one-fifth of the World?s entire silver mine production. Over 100 million ounces of silver are mined per year in Mexico. Mexico is home to one of the World?s oldest silver mints. It was originally established by the Spanish in 1535 following the collapse of the Aztec Empire. In fact, Casade Moneda Mexico is one of the original mints. Over 300 years, silver deposits allowed the Spanish Empire to mint silver coins, including the Spanish dollar.
Price: 41.95 USD
Location: El Paso, Texas
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Circulated/Uncirculated: Circulated
Denomination: 1 Onza
Composition: Silver
Year: 1979 or 1980
Grade: Ungraded
Country/Region of Manufacture: Mexico
Certification: Uncertified
