Crown-size silver commemorating the 1968 Mexico City Games. Struck in .720 fine at Casa de Moneda de México, these pieces come XF–AU with strong detail and light high-point wear—ideal for type collectors wanting luster plus history. Coin Highlights: Country/Mint: Mexico • Mexico City “Mo” Year/Type: 1968 • Olympic commemorative Denomination: 25 Pesos Composition: .720 Silver • Weight: 22.5 g • ASW: ≈0.5209 ozt Diameter/Thickness: 38 mm • ~2.5 mm • Reeded edge Obverse: National coat of arms; denomination/fineness below. Reverse: Aztec ballplayer above Olympic rings with “MÉXICO 1968.” Grade: XF–AU (our choice; may show light rub and contact marks) Historical Significance: Issued for the XIX Olympiad, this circulating commemorative links modern sport with Indigenous imagery—an iconic one-year type and a cornerstone of 20th-century Mexican silver. Collectibility: Premium look without the price: XF–AU examples retain sharp devices and partial luster. Solid silver content: ~0.5209 ozt in a bold 38 mm format. Great for sets: Essential for Mexico type sets and Olympic themes.
