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1/2 oz. Mexican Silver
Libertad

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Mexican Independence

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Libertad, translated in English, means "Freedom."'

The Libertad is a symbol of Mexico's Independence; Mexico won independence from Spain on August 24th, 1821.

However, this is not the date of its celebrated 'Independence Day,' that date is September 16th.

On September 16th, 1810, Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla, a Catholic priest, started the Mexican War of Independence when he gave his famous speech 'Grito de Dolores' or 'Cry of Delores,' named after the town in Guanajuato where it took place.

He rang the bell of his church to get the town's attention, and he called on the people to rise against their Spanish-European occupiers.

Note: Outside of Mexico, 'Cinco de Mayo' is frequently misinterpreted as Mexico's Independence Day, which it isn't. "Cinco de Mayo" is Spanish for the "5th of May." In Mexico, that day commemorates the Mexican victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862.

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Design of the
1/2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad

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Obverse

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All Fractional Silver Libertads feature a slightly different design on the obverse side from their full-ounce counterparts.

The obverse side of the 1/2 oz Silver Libertad displays the National Coat of Arms of Mexico.

The Coat of Arms depicts the Mexican Golden Eagle perched on top of a cactus with a snake in its beak; which symbolizes Tenochtitlan, the Aztec Capital, now Mexico City.

The wreath below the eagle is half oak leaves and half laurel leaves. 
The laurel leaves represent victory, and the oak leaves commemorate those who have given their lives for Mexico.

Inscriptions:

• ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS

The edge on the Silver Libertad is Reeded.

Obverse Coin Photo courtesy of Walmart

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Reverse

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The reverse side of the Silver Libertad features the "Winged Victory" Angel towering above the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccihuatl.

Inscriptions:

• 1/2 ONZA  (ounce)
• PLATA PURA  (silver pure)
• Year of Issue
• Ley (law) 
• .999
• M under an O (the mint mark of the Mexican Mint)

The 1/2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad is legal tender, but it lacks a face value.

Reverse Coin Photo courtesy of Walmart

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1/2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad
Information

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Introduction:.......1991

IRA approved:......Yes

Grade:.................Uncirculated

Face Value:..........No

Silver Content:.....1/2 Troy oz.

Total Weight:.......15.55 grams

Purity:.................99.9% / 999 per mille

Diameter:............30.00mm (1991 - 1995)

Diameter:............33.00mm (1996 - Present)

Mint Mark:...........Yes

Edge:..................Reeded

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1/2 oz. Mexican Silver Libertad 
Mintage Figures

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Year     Mintage

1991....50,618

1992....119,000

1993....90,500

1994....90,100

1995....50,000

1996....50,000

1997....20,000

1998....6,400

1999....7,000

2000....23,000

2001....5,000

2002....50,000

2003....28,000

2004....20,000

2005....21,000

2006....15,000

2007....3,500

2008....9,000

2009....10,000

2010....20,000

2011....30,000

2012....17,000

2013....24,500

2014....23,000

2015....16,000

2016....30,900

2017....9,050

2018....15,500

2019....8,500

2020....7,600

2021....4,500

2022....5,550

2023....25,500

2024....25,000

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