2009 Mexico 1 kilo Silver Aztec Calendar (Capsule Only)

  

2009 Mexico 1 kilo Silver Aztec Calendar (Capsule Only). Photos in this listing may or may not be stock photos. The photos are meant to be an indication of the product you will receive. Limited mintage of 1,500 coins worldwide.

Contains 1 kilo (32.15 oz) of. This coin is in a capsule only; there is no box or certificate of authenticity. Obverse: Sculptural relief of the national shield encompassed by the legend Estados Unidos Mexicanos (United Mexican States) and surrounded by different national coats of arms used throughout Mexico's history. Reverse: Aztec calendar design, Casa de Moneda de México mint mark, face value followed by the year of minting and the legend 1 kg Plata Pura Ley.

999 1 kg Pure Silver Fineness. Guaranteed by Banco de México. This truly is a collector's dream item and definitely a must-have. Add this 2009 1 kilo Silver Mexican Aztec Calendar coin to your cart today! A silver kilo coin was first released in 2007, displaying a beautiful design of the Aztec calendar.

The Aztec calendar design originates from the calendar system that was used by the Aztecs, consisting of a 365 day calendar cycle, and a 260 day ritual cycle. These two cycles combine together to form a 52 year century. The 365 day calendar cycle is known as xiuhpohualli, or the counting of the years, based on the solar cycle.

This calendar was divided into 18 groups of 20 days each. The 260 day ritual cycle, known as tonalpohualli, or the counting of the days, is most likely based on astronomy. This calendar cycle was broken into units of 20 days, and ran simultaneously with a group of 13 numbered days. The Aztec calendar stone that displays this calendar system also has the face of the Aztec sun god, Tonatiuh, in the center of the stone, surrounded by four square panels honoring previous ages of the world. This is not a photo of the actual item.