Mexico – 2016 – Libertad – 1 Onza – Gold – Brilliant Uncirculated – PCGS MS70

Mexico – 2016 – Libertad – 1 Onza – Gold – Brilliant Uncirculated – PCGS MS70

Description
This 1 Onza Gold Libertad 2016 continues the long-standing Mexican bullion series in an edition that impresses with both its appearance and its limited mintage. Like all modern Gold Libertads , this coin is made of 1 oz of 999 fine gold and features the iconic motif of the goddess of victory against a volcanic landscape. This specimen was graded MS70 by PCGS, meaning it is in the highest possible mint condition. This makes the coin ideally suited for a quality-oriented collection of modern gold classics.

Special features

• 1 Onza Gold Libertad 2016 from Mexico

• 1 oz of 999 fine gold in uncirculated quality

• Official bullion issue without face value, yet legal tender in Mexico

• Classic Libertad motif with goddess of victory and volcanoes

• Very low mintage of only 4,100 pieces in 1 oz uncirculated condition

• Influenced by the Casa de Moneda de México

• PCGS Grading MS70 – perfect stamp gloss quality

• Attractive combination of rarity, metal value and highest preservation

Motif and design
The obverse shows the coat of arms of Mexico with an eagle and a snake on a cactus, surrounded by the legend “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”. In this way, the Libertad series consistently builds on national symbolism and at the same time on the long tradition of Mexican coinage.

The reverse features the winged goddess of victory, symbolizing freedom and independence. In the background, the Valley of Mexico is depicted with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl. Around the central image are the details of weight, fineness, and metal, along with the mint mark “Mo” of the Casa de Moneda de México (Mexico Mint). This creates a harmonious design that appeals to both collectors and investors.

Numismatic classification
The Gold Libertad issues are generally characterized by sometimes significantly fluctuating and often comparatively small annual print runs. For 2016, the 1 oz Brilliant Uncirculated edition is documented with only 4,100 minted pieces, making it noticeably scarcer in international comparison than many other standard bullion coins.

Combined with the PCGS grade MS70, this creates an interesting “condition rarity”: Firstly, the total mintage is limited, and secondly, only a portion of the coins struck achieve perfect uncirculated brilliance. For a collection that selectively assembles high-quality Libertads by year and condition, this 2016 issue is therefore a logical and sophisticated addition.

Technical data

• Country: Mexico

• Year: 2016

• Series: Libertad

• Metal: Gold

• Fineness: 999/1000

• Fine weight: 1 oz fine gold (approx. 31.10 g)

• Diameter: approx. 34.5 mm

• Thickness: approx. 2.5 mm

• Minting quality: Uncirculated (Bullion)

• Edge: Rebated

• Obverse motif: Mexican coat of arms with eagle and snake, inscription “ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS”

• Reverse design: Goddess of Victory with volcanic landscape and legend “ONZA ORO PURO LEY .999”, mint mark “Mo”

• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México, Mexico City

• Mintage: 4,100 pieces in 1 oz uncirculated condition

Certification

• Grading company: PCGS

• Grade: MS70 (Mint State 70)

• Name: Mexico 2016-Mo Gold Onza Libertad

• Note: Perfect uncirculated quality combined with a low annual mintage, making this a particularly attractive combination for collectors.