5 oz Silver Aztec Calendar Round .999 Fine

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5 oz Silver Aztec Calendar Round .999 Fine   Please note the round may display slight toning. The 5 oz Silver Aztec Calendar Round is made from .999 pure silver and is made by the Golden State Mint. The design of the round is based on the famous Aztec Calendar stone, also known as the Sun Stone, which was created in the 15th century by the Aztecs in Mexico. The Aztec Calendar stone is a circular sculpture that represents Aztec cosmology, and it is considered one of the most important works of pre-Columbian art. The design of this round is based on the Aztec Sun Stone, a massive carved basalt disc discovered in 1790 near Mexico City’s Zócalo. Measuring over 11 feet in diameter and weighing more than 24 tons, the original artifact represents the Aztec understanding of time, astronomy, and mythology. Central to the carving is Tonatiuh, the sun god, surrounded by rings that detail the days, cosmic eras, and celestial cycles of the Aztec calendar. The Sun Stone remains one of the most iconic symbols of pre-Columbian art, preserved today in Mexico City’s National Museum of Anthropology Round Features: Made from .999 pure silver with a weight of 5 troy ounces Secondary market condition Struck by Golden State Mint Individual rounds encased in a plastic flip Obverse: Features the historic Aztec Calendar stone Reverse: portrait of the last Aztec Emperor of Tenochtitlan, Cuauhtémoc. Cuauhtémoc wears ear ornaments and a traditional headdress, worn by many of the Aztec elites of the time. Inscriptions of his name as well as the metal content, weight, and purity of the round The 5 oz Silver Aztec Calendar Round unites ancient symbolism with substantial silver content, offering both aesthetic appeal and intrinsic value. Its intricate rendering of the Sun Stone pays homage to a remarkable civilization, making this round an ideal choice for collectors of world culture themes or investors looking for bold, eye-catching bullion. Please contact our customer service repr