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The Mexican national arms occupies the central field, depicting a Mexican golden eagle perched upon a prickly pear cactus growing from a rocky outcrop, devouring a serpent held in its beak and talon. The eagle is rendered in fine detail with wings displayed, facing left. The central device is encircled by an ornamental wreath of oak and laurel branches. The curved legend 'ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS' arcs around the upper periphery in raised Latin letters, all contained within a beaded border. |
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The allegorical figure of Winged Victory (Nike), modeled after the Aztec calendar stone and inspired by the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, is depicted in full figure at center, facing slightly left, holding a laurel wreath in her raised right hand and a broken chain in her lowered left hand, symbolizing freedom and independence. Her wings are spread wide behind her. In the background, the Valley of Mexico is rendered with the snow-capped volcanic peaks of Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl rising in the distance. The denomination and fineness legend appear in the lower field, with the mint mark 'Mo' identifying the Mexico City Mint. |
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| Zecca |
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