1945 Mexico Gold 2 Peso Coin

1945 Mexico Gold 2 Peso CoinWeight: 1. 66 grams Purity: 90% Gold The significance of the eagle eating a snake on a cactus in Mexican culture originates from the Aztec legend of the founding of Tenochtitlan, present day Mexico City. According to legend, the Aztec people were instructed by their god Huitzilopochtli to settle in a place where they would find an eagle devouring a snake while perched on a cactus. This symbol, known as the "Mexican coat of arms," represents the

Uruguayan national hero José Gervasio Artigas (first leader in the movement toward independence)

3 Oz of pure Silver Antique-finish

named after the Australian city of Sydney

as well as special colour-printed editions

The coin's reverse features a dragon draped around a red lantern with a red banner running down the length of the coin depicting the Chinese characters for "Happy New Year'

Described as a “mysterious monster” by First Nations and Native Americans

Reverse designer: A Baggio

and the longer the dragon in the dance

The female gently transfers it to the feet of the male before heading out to sea to fish

Ian McConnelly

the Pretoria Mint branch in South Africa struck this gold sovereign

The 1918 Melbourne Mint Gold Sovereign is a piece of history that holds significant value not just as a numismatic item but as a reminder of the turbulent times in which it was produced