1 oz Silver Round | Aztec Calendar (BU)
- Description
This 1 oz Silver Round | Aztec Calendar (BU) is more than just valuable metal - it's a testament to the blending of history, art, and culture. A true gem, representing the vibrant Aztec civilization with its intricate design and cultural significance.
Highlights of the 1 oz Silver Round | Aztec Calendar (BU):
- Contains 1 Troy ounce of .999 fine silver.
- Individually packaged in plastic flips. Multiples of 20 ship in tubes. Order of 500 ship in sealed boxes.
- Obverse features the historic Aztec Calendar stone.
- The reverse displays Cuauhtémoc, the final Emperor of Tenochtitlan, an Aztec‑style border, and the inscription "ONE TROY OUNCE," ".999 FINE SILVER," and "CUAUHTÉMOC."
- Produced by Golden State Mint.
- Round carries no face value and is not legal tender.
- Eligible for Precious Metals IRAs.
1 oz Silver Aztec Calendar Round Design Highlights
The obverse of the 1 oz Aztec Calendar Silver Round showcases the Aztec Calendar with remarkable precision. The Aztec solar deity, Tonatiuh, is represented in the form of a sun with rays emanating outward. Tonatiuh is shown holding a human heart in each clawed hand. His tongue is depicted as a stone sacrificial blade, and is surrounded by 20 symbols representing the Aztec month days.
The reverse side features a striking portrait of Cuauhtémoc, the last Aztec Emperor, adorned in traditional headdress and ear ornaments. The coin is encapsulated by an Aztec border and inscriptions denoting his name, along with the metal content, weight, and purity.
The Aztec Calendar stone, the centerpiece of this round, is a monumental testament to the Aztec's understanding of time and cosmology. Currently housed in the National Anthropology Museum in Mexico City, this stone, weighing over 24 tons and measuring 12 feet in diameter, was carved around 1500. It serves as a historical reminder of the Aztec's view of the cosmos and their sophisticated time-tracking systems. This silver round brings this piece of Mexican culture right into the hands of collectors and investors.