Primer Centenario de la Constitución de 1857 – 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver Round | Legado Mexicano Series
Description:
A powerful tribute to one of the defining moments in Mexican constitutional history, the Primer Centenario de la Constitución de 1857 commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Constitution of 1857 — a landmark document that helped shape the modern Mexican Republic and laid the foundation for civil liberties, federalism, and national reform.
Struck in one troy ounce of .999 fine silver, this 39mm round captures the dignity and symbolism of the original centennial commemorative design in stunning Intaglio Mint detail. The obverse features a graceful allegorical female figure standing before a map of Mexico, holding the Constitution of 1857 in her arms as radiant sunburst lines expand outward across the field. The inscription “PRIMER CENTENARIO DE LA CONSTITUCIÓN DE 1857” dominates the design, emphasizing the historic importance of the centennial celebration.
The reverse depicts the historic Congreso Constituyente chamber where the constitutional debates and reforms of 1856–1857 unfolded. Rendered with remarkable architectural detail and depth, the interior scene reflects the spirit of political transformation that reshaped Mexico during the era of La Reforma. The dates 1856–1857 appear below alongside the Intaglio Mint hallmark and metal designation.
Historical Significance:
The Constitution of 1857 represented a dramatic turning point in Mexican history. Established during a period of intense political reform, it promoted individual rights, freedom of speech, secular governance, and limits on centralized authority. Though controversial in its time and followed by years of internal conflict, the constitution became one of the most influential legal frameworks in the nation’s history and paved the way for modern democratic ideals in Mexico.
This tribute round honors not only the centennial celebration itself, but the enduring legacy of constitutional reform and national identity.
Specifications:
- 1 Troy Oz .999 Fine Silver
- Diameter: 39mm
- Edge: Reeded
- Finish: Brilliant Uncirculated
- Struck in the USA by Intaglio Mint
- Series: Legado Mexicano
