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A Creole priest, Miguel Hidalgo is revered as "the Father of Mexican Democracy." A century before this gold coin was introduced, he gave his life in the cause of Mexican independence from Spain. His defiant words are proclaimed by Mexico's president every year on Independence Day. The sculpted portrait captures his intense dedication to liberty. On the reverse is the famous Mexican Eagle of democracy. This compact gold coin was struck intermittently during and after both world wars. Brilliant Uncirculated.
16.6mm
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