1945 Mexico Gold 2 Pesos BU

Description: 1945 Mexico Gold 2 Pesos BU The 2 Peso Mexican Gold Coin was produced by the MexicoCity Mint during the early 1900s and contains .0482 troy ounces of pure gold. Each coin has a face value of 2 Pesos and contains 90% pure gold. With a legally tender face value of 2 Pesos, this Mexican Gold Coin is the smallest denomination of the Banco De Mexico’s exclusive coin series. It was minted for 29 years between 1919 and 1948 and measures .53 mm in width by 12.85 mm in diameter. Still, in spite of its diminutive size, the 2 Peso Mexican Gold Coin possesses an impressive composition, having been struck from .0482 troy oz of 90% pure gold. Such pieces are best suited for those wishing to make more modest investments and storing their precious metals at home.The obverse of the 2 Peso Gold Coin is embossed with an artistic rendition of the Mexican Coat of Arms. This striking image depicts a Golden Eagle holding its stance upon a prickly pear cactus as it wrestles a serpent into submission with its powerful beak and talons. From the texture of its feathers to the breadth of its wingspan, artists have taken great care to provide a detailed rendering of Mexico’s national Bird. Equally worth noting is the dynamic quality of the image. Details such as the contortions of the snakes writhing body and the angled positioning of the eagle’s neck help evoke a sense of movement in the image, making it seem as though viewers have caught these fierce predators in the midst of battle. Proudly serving as an arched heading above the image is the title, “Estados Unidos Mexicanos.”The reverse side of the coin depicts an open harvest wreath in reference to Mexico’s thriving agricultural industry. Printed in the center of the wreath is the coin’s denomination of “Dos Pesos” in the native Spanish. Also inscribed at the top of the coin is its year of issuance for classification purposes. Dos PesosMexicoValue2 Mexican PesoDiameter13 mm (0.512 in)Thickness1.02 mm (0.040 in)EdgeReeded PatternComposition90% Gold, 10% copperGold0.0482 troy ozYears of minting1919–1920 ; 1944-1948Mint marksMexican Mint Mo.Catalog numberKM#461ObverseDesignNational armsReverseDesignDate above value within wreathThe 2 Pesos or Dos Pesos gold coin was produced in Mexico between 1919 and 2009, with dates including 1919, 1920, 1944, 1945, 1946 and 1947. The Dos Pesos contains 0.0482 (slightly under 1/20) troy ounces of fine gold along with copper, and measures 13 mm in diameter.[1] DesignObverse side displays the Coat of arms of Mexico depicting a Mexican golden eagle perched on a prickly pear cactus devouring a snake. The reverse side includes the denomination surrounded by a garland wreath. The coin was produced by the Mexican Mint, which is the oldest mint in North America. The Mexico City Mint produced gold pesos in denominations ranging from two pesos to fifty. Each denomination shared a common design with the 2 peso gold coin being the smallest denomination gold coin issued for circulation by the United Mexican States.[2] ProductionProduction began in 1919 with a mintage of 1,670,000 coins and continued briefly through 1920. Production resumed in 1944 and continued through 1948, although no 1948 dated specimens are known. During 1951-1972 a total of 4,590,493 pieces were restruck, most likely dated 1945. In 1996 matte restrikes were produced, and an additional 260,000 pieces dated 1945 were struck during 2000–2009.[3]

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