1968 olympic 25 pesos

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  1. JGcoins

    JGcoins Active Member

    Bought this olympic commemorative coin from an antique shop for $5.50. decent shape, 72% silver. Some toning. Thoughts, comments, general feedback welcome.

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  3. furryfrog02

    furryfrog02 Well-Known Member

    I love these big chunky Mexican coins.
    For $5.50, you got it for about $8 under melt. I'd buy that all day long.
     
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  4. JGcoins

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    As soon as I saw it, I jumped on it. Cool coin and an even cooler price.
     
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  5. siddo1

    siddo1 New Member

    Looks like the Type I. Yes, a nice coin - and one of many of my favorite Mexicans. There is also a Type II (with a lower ring in the center top row) and a Type III (curved snake tongue on the obverse). IMHO - looks like you got a nice deal! Congrats! Enjoy it!
     
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  6. JGcoins

    JGcoins Active Member

    I've seen the other 2 types. Would have been great to have one, but I'm happy with this deal.
     
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  7. green18

    green18 Unknown member Sweet on Commemorative Coins Supporter

    So what's not to like? :)
     
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  8. JGcoins

    JGcoins Active Member

    Exactly
     
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  9. Antonius Britannia

    Antonius Britannia Well-Known Member

    Gorgeous Coin, great price!
     
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  10. 7Jags

    7Jags Well-Known Member

    IMO, that is a real eagle and not the sorry heraldic eagle that had been on the Silver American Eagles, or some of the other atrocities we have seen executed on US coins.
    I remember when these came out and I saved my USD 2.50 and bought one from the local bank in Southern California & still have it.
    Very Nice!!!!
     
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  11. expat

    expat Remember you are unique, just like everyone else Supporter

    Love the Mexican silvers. I inherited this one
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