LEGADO MEXICANO SERIES – ZAPATA – 1 TROY OZ – 39MM

Description:

A revolutionary spirit, a commitment to the land, and a legacy rooted in the people of Mexico—honored in .999 fine silver.

Emiliano Zapata stands among the most recognizable figures of the Mexican Revolution. A champion of rural communities and agrarian reform, he fought to restore land rights to the people who worked the soil. The Plan of Ayala, proclaimed in November 1911, gave lasting expression to his movement’s demands for the restitution of village lands, forests, and waters.

Zapata’s legacy reaches beyond the battlefield. His unmistakable image—the broad sombrero, sweeping mustache, and crossed ammunition belts—has become a powerful symbol of resistance and the struggle for justice. Within the Legado Mexicano Series, he embodies the determination of communities seeking to protect their livelihoods, their land, and their future.

This release from Intaglio Mint presents Zapata in a detailed, forward-facing portrait. Wearing his characteristic sombrero and crossed bandoliers, he holds a rifle diagonally across his chest. Mountains and rural scenery fill the background, connecting the revolutionary leader to the landscape and agricultural communities at the heart of his cause.

The name EMILIANO ZAPATA arcs above the portrait, while REVOLUCIÓN MEXICANA anchors the design below. A repeating angular border frames the scene, bringing visual rhythm to the composition and linking the portrait to the series’ Mexican heritage theme.

The shared reverse depicts an eagle with a serpent in its beak, perched on a cactus above a wreath. INTAGLIO MINT curves across the top, with LEGADO MEXICANO below. The Spanish inscriptions UNA ONZA TROY and LEY .999 PLATA identify the silver weight and fineness.

Produced by Intaglio Mint in the USA, this 39mm round contains one troy ounce of .999 fine silver. Its Brilliant Uncirculated finish brings definition to the portrait, ammunition belts, rifle, and landscape, rewarding close examination of the engraved details.

A tribute to conviction, community, and the enduring struggle for the land—capturing the spirit of Emiliano Zapata in fine silver.

Part of the Legado Mexicano Series, exploring Mexico’s history and cultural identity through silver designs honoring its people, traditions, and national symbols.

Specifications

• Metal: .999 Fine Silver
• Weight: 1 Troy Ounce
• Thickness: 3.10mm
• Diameter: 39mm
• Edge: Reeded
• Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
• Mint: Intaglio Mint (USA)