2016-07-28 Thu

One of the world’s most impressive archaeological treasures has inspired one of the world’s largest coins. The Mexican Mint has released a coin of such magnificent beauty featuring the world renowned archaeological treasure – the Aztec Calendar.

The Aztec calendar is one of Mexico’s national symbols and the most valuable archaeological treasure. Carved c.1479, it was dedicated to the sun god. This massive piece of carvings reflects the Aztec understanding of time and space as well as understanding of the gods.

The calendar depicts the sun god in the centre holding a human heart in each hand. He is surrounded by four squares perished by jaguars, wind, rain and water. The next concentric circle contains representations of the 18 months in the Aztec calendar, each 20 days long, plus 5 unlucky days making 365-day of a year. At the outer ring head to head facing snake are seen with the date of the carving between the tails.

This impressive coin, containing over 2 pounds of pure silver, comes with several impressive accessories, including a laser etched timber case, a certificate of authenticity with unique serial number; a book detailing the Aztec Calendar’s history; and a magnifying glass.

The obverse features one of the most elaborate design of the Aztec Calendar The upper part of the obverse features the legend “Calendario Azteca” (Aztec Calendar). Mint mark of Mexico is seen at the right side, where as legal denomination of 100 peso, is depicted at the bottom followed by year of minting and legend 1 Kilogram Pure Silver Fineness .999 in Spanish.

The reverse of this coin is also equally remarkable. In the center of the reverse is a sculptural relief of the National Shield (An eagle sitting on cactus eating a snake). The national symbol is encompassed by the legend “Estados Unidos Mexicanos” (United States of Mexico). Surrounding this, are reproductions of the different National Shields used throughout Mexico’s history.

This Mexican treasure is a blockbuster!