25 Pesos Olympic Games

25 Pesos (Olympic Games) - obverse25 Pesos (Olympic Games) - reverse

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Features

Issuer Mexico
Period United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
Type Circulating commemorative coin
Year 1968
Value 25 Pesos (25 MXP)
Currency Peso (1823-1992)
Composition Silver (.720) (Copper .280)
Weight 22.5 g
Diameter 38 mm
Thickness 2.65 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
3855
References KM# 479
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

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

Designer: Lorenzo Rafael

Edge

Smooth with incused lettering

Script: Latin

Lettering: INDEPENDENCIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation: Independence and Liberty

25 Pesos (Olympic Games) -  obverse

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Mint

Mo Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México), Mexico, Mexico (1535-date)

Comments



Please note also the crossing of the rings is different: on KM479.1 the rightmost ring is on front of 2nd ring when crossing on the lower part, and behind the 2nd ring on top; KM479.2 and KM479.3 is reversed - the right ring is on front of next one on top, and behind on lower.
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1968 Mo Photo 27 182 000 $ 10 $ 11 $ 11 $ 13 $ 14 $ 15 $ 17 94% KM#479.1; see comments
1968 Mo $ 21 $ 21 6% KM#479.2; see comments
1968 Mo $ 17 $ 22 4% KM#479.3; see comments

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22142
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
(NGC MS68)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 19 Spotlight: Latin America World Coins Showcase Auction 61372
Lot 22147
Internet Archive
19 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232408
Lot 64365
Internet Archive
15 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232408
Lot 64366
Internet Archive
15 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232407
Lot 63366
Internet Archive
8 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
(PCGS MS68)
USD 252.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
2024 February 4 Spotlight: Mexico World Coins Showcase Auction 61360
Lot 21309
Internet Archive
4 Feb 2024 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232348
Lot 65387
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232344
Lot 61480
Internet Archive
26 Oct 2023 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
(NGC MS67)
USD 107.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232344
Lot 61481
Internet Archive
26 Oct 2023 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)Picture 1 of a sold 25 Pesos (Olympic Games)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232336
Lot 61409
Internet Archive
31 Aug 2023 1968 Mo – KM#479.1; see comments UNC
The lot includes several items.
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