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Medal - Mexico 1970 FIFA World Cup
| Location | Mexico |
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| Year | 1970 |
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| Weight | 46.13 g |
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| Obverse description | Central field depicts the Jules Rimet Trophy in high relief, flanked by the word MEXICO with a football at its base. Below, the Aztec Sun Stone (calendar) is rendered in detailed relief. The circular legend around the rim reads IX CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL 1970, with weight and purity inscriptions in the lower field. |
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| Obverse lettering | IX CAMPEONATO MUNDIAL DE FUTBOL 1970 MEXICO 46.13 GRS. PLATA PURA |
| Reverse description | Three Aztec figures are depicted in dynamic relief playing the ancient Mesoamerican ball game, set against a stone wall background with a stylised sun disc in the upper left field and pre-Columbian temple architecture to the right. The circular legend occupies the rim, with a secondary inscription in the field. |
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