MEXICO UNC SILVER COIN 25 Pesos 1968 OLYMPIC GAMES
Features
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
|---|---|
| Year | 1968 |
| Value | 25 Pesos (25 MXP) |
| Currency | Peso (1863-1992) |
| Composition | Silver (.720) (0.5208 oz ASW) |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 1.96 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 3855 |
| References | KM# 479 |
Commemorative issue
19th Summer Olympics - Mexico 1968
Obverse
The Mexican coat of arms (eagle facing left with a legend at the top), with the value to the left, and the silver purity and mintmark to the right
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS
25 PESOS
LEY
0.720
Mo
Translation:
United Mexican States
25 Pesos
LAW
0.720
Mo
Engraver: Ricardo Luna Y Vasco
Designer: Ricardo Luna Y Vasco
Reverse
The Olympic rings beneath an Aztec ball player facing left with the legend surrounding.
Script: Latin
Lettering: JUEGOS DE LA XIX OLIMPIADA MEXICO 1968
Translation: 19th Olympic Games Mexico 1968
Engraver: Lorenzo Rafael