Mexico – 2016 – Libertad – 1 oz Gold – Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM – Cert 59412776

Mexico 2016 Libertad 1 oz Gold Proof – PCGS PR69 DCAM

The 2016 Libertad 1 oz Gold Proof is one of the low-mintage modern gold issues of the Mexican Libertad series. Only 2,100 pieces of this year’s 1 oz Proof edition were minted worldwide.

The item offered here has been certified by PCGS with PR69 DCAM . The additional designation DCAM – Deep Cameo refers to the pronounced contrast between the reflective fields and the matte motif elements of a high-quality proof embossing.

PCGS PR69 DCAM
PCGS No.: 626565
PCGS certificate number: 59412776

Only two examples were rated higher by PCGS.

The very small PCGS population of this issue is particularly interesting.

Currently, only 8 examples of the 2016-Mo 1 Onza Gold Libertad Proof DCAM are registered under PCGS number 626565:

• 1 copy in PR68 DCAM
• 5 copies in PR69 DCAM
• 2 copies in PR70 DCAM

The piece offered here is therefore one of only five specimens registered with PCGS in PR69 DCAM . Only two coins were valued higher.

For a vintage with an already small total print run of 2,100 copies, this PCGS population is remarkably small.

Low print run of only 2,100 copies

Gold Libertads differ significantly from many classic bullion gold coins. Production numbers are often low, and the proof issues in particular are aimed at a specialized international collector market.

The 2016 1 oz Gold Libertad Proof was minted only 2,100 times .

This specimen combines several interesting features:

• 1 oz Gold
• .999 fine gold
• Proof
• Edition limited to 2,100 copies
• PCGS PR69 DCAM
• only 5 copies at PCGS in PR69 DCAM
• Only 2 copies rated higher at PCGS

The classic Libertad motif

The obverse side depicts the winged goddess of victory, Victoria, in front of the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl.

Banco de México uses this motif in reference to the historical Centenario gold coin. The winged Victoria is now one of the most recognizable motifs on Mexican gold coins.

The inscription reads:

1 ONZA – ORO PURO – 2016 – LEY .999

The mint mark Mo stands for Casa de Moneda de México.

The coat of arms features the Mexican national coat of arms with an eagle and a snake in the center. Surrounding the current state coat of arms are ten historical variations of the Mexican coat of arms.

Proof with deep cameo contrast

In proof minting, the coins are produced with special effort to achieve highly reflective fields and clearly defined designs.

PCGS has also designated this piece as DCAM – Deep Cameo . This describes the particularly strong contrast between the fields and the raised motifs.

Especially in the close-up shots, Victoria, the volcanic landscape and the fine structures of the various Mexican coats of arms are very clearly visible.

Rare Gold Libertad with high PCGS rating

The focus of the 2016 Libertad is not solely on the value of a troy ounce of gold.

The combination of

2016 – 1 oz Gold – Proof – only 2,100 minted – PCGS PR69 DCAM – only 2 higher graded

This makes this specimen particularly interesting for specialized Libertad collectors and collectors of certified modern gold coins.

The unusually small PCGS population reinforces the numismatic character of this already low-denomination proof issue.

Technical data

• Country: Mexico
• Year: 2016
• Series: Libertad
• Mint: Casa de Moneda de México
• Metal: Gold
• Fineness: .999
• Fine weight: 1 oz
• Weight: approx. 31,103 g
• Minting quality: Proof
• Mintage: 2,100
• Grading: PCGS PR69 DCAM
• PCGS Population PR69 DCAM: 5
• Rated higher: 2 in PR70 DCAM
• PCGS No.: 626565
• PCGS certificate number: 59412776