Mexico – 2016 – Libertad – 1/20 oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR70DCAM – Cert. 59412672

The Mexican Gold Libertad is among the best-known modern gold coins for collectors. The proof versions, in particular, combine the classic Libertad design with relatively small mintages and high-quality craftsmanship.

This 2016 coin contains 1/20 oz of fine gold with a purity of .999 and has been certified by PCGS with PR70DCAM . This means the coin has the highest possible numerical PCGS rating. DCAM stands for Deep Cameo and refers to the pronounced contrast between the mirrored fields and the frosted design elements.

Only 2,100 pieces of the 2016 Libertad 1/20 oz Gold Proof were minted . Combined with its perfect PR70DCAM grade, this makes the present piece particularly interesting for collectors of high-quality certified Gold Libertads.

The motif of liberty

The obverse depicts the winged goddess of victory, Victoria, in front of the two volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. This motif is one of the most characteristic representations in modern Mexican numismatics and is closely linked to Mexican independence.

The edge bears the inscriptions 1/20 ONZA , ORO PURO , the year of issue 2016, the fineness LEY .999 and the mint mark Mo .

The coat of arms side shows the Mexican state coat of arms with the eagle and the snake, as well as the inscription ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS .

Highlights

• Mexico Libertad Gold Proof 2016
• 1/20 oz fine gold
• Fineness .999
• Proof edition limited to 2,100 copies.
• PCGS PR70DCAM
• Highest possible PCGS rating
• Deep cameo contrast
• PCGS certificate number 59412672
• Coin mark Mo

Technical data

• Country of issue: Mexico
• Year of birth: 2016
• Series: Libertad
• Material: Gold
• Fineness: .999
• Fine gold content: 1/20 oz, approx. 1.56 g
• Diameter: 13 mm
• Minting quality: Proof
• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México
• Mint mark: Mo
• Edition: 2,100 copies
• Certification: PCGS
• Rating: PR70DCAM
• PCGS Number: 618178
• PCGS certificate number: 59412672