1947–1948 Mexico 5 Pesos Cuauhtémoc “Lost Barn” Hoard AU–UNC

Mexican Silver From The Lost Barn Hoard

What once was lost can now be yours! A hoard of 380 of these popular Mexican 5 Pesos Coins were discovered buried in a barn in Central Texas, where they had remained hidden for the last 70 years! Now that they’ve been found, this is the time to make sure one or more of these coins find their way into your collection!

The Sad End Of Cuauhtémoc And The Aztec Empire

In 1947 and 1948, Mexico honored Cuauhtémoc, the last king of the Aztec Empire, by striking a legal-tender coin in one ounce of 90% fine Mexican silver. Cuauhtémoc ascended to the throne in 1520 at a time when the Aztec empire was besieged by Spanish conquistadors from one side and ravaged by smallpox on the other. Just 25 years old when he assumed power, Cuauhtémoc reigned for only a year before surrendering the kingdom to Hernan Cortes. Fearing Cuauhtémoc would lead a revolt, Cortes had the young king hanged to squash any thoughts of rebellion against Spanish rule.

Remarkable Design Reminiscent Of Mesoamerican Artwork

These beautiful legal tender coins struck by the Mexico City Mint pay tribute to the young king with a remarkable design reminiscent of Mesoamerican artwork from the age of Cuauhtémoc and the Aztec empire. Struck in 27 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver, at 40 mm in diameter each is nearly the size of an America Silver Eagle! The coins available here range in About Uncirculated to Uncirculated (AU–UNC) condition so you can see every detail of the young Aztec King’s face and royal headgear.

These coins may not have been born in a barn, but they were found in one! Get yours now! Date varies.