Description
🏅 Medal Identification
• Country: Mexico
• Type: Souvenir / Commemorative Medal
• Design Theme:
Calendario Azteca y Piedra del Sol
(Aztec Calendar / Sun Stone)
• Text on Medal:
CALENDARIO AZTECA Y PIEDRA DEL SOL
MEXICO
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🧾 Grading & Holder
• Grading Company: Middle East Grading Alliance (MEGA)
• Grade: MS 70 Ultra Cameo
• MS70 = Perfect condition (no visible flaws even under magnification)
• Ultra Cameo = Strong contrast between mirrored fields and frosted design
• Slab Number: 020550-14
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🪙 Physical Characteristics (typical for this type)
• Metal: Usually silver-plated or base metal
(Most Mexico souvenir medals are NOT official legal tender)
• Finish: Proof-like (mirror background with frosted details)
• Mint: Private/medallic issue (not Banco de México)
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🗿 Design Meaning
• The Aztec Sun Stone (Piedra del Sol) is one of Mexico’s most famous symbols.
• Represents:
• Aztec cosmology
• Time cycles
• The sun $%& Tonatiuh
• Very popular theme for collectible souvenirs and medals.
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💰 Market Value (approximate)
⚠️ Value depends mainly on collector interest, not silver weight.
• Estimated Value:
USD $20 – $60
• MS70 grading adds presentation value, but since it’s a souvenir medal, it does not reach bullion or rare-coin prices.
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✅ Summary
✔ Beautiful display piece
✔ Perfect-grade collectible
✔ Cultural & historical design