Mexico 5 pesos Chichen Itza La Iglesia Church Architecture silver coin 2012

This 2012 Mexico 5 Pesos silver coin celebrates Chichén Itzá and La Iglesia, an important example of Maya architecture at the famous archaeological complex in Yucatán. The reverse features a detailed view of La Iglesia, revealing its rectangular entrance, precisely rendered stone courses, projecting cornices, stepped roof structure and richly decorated upper façade with sculptural and geometric Maya motifs. CHICHÉN ITZÁ appears above, while LA IGLESIA, the $5 denomination, Mexico City mint mark and 070707 motif complete the design. The obverse presents Mexico’s national coat of arms with an eagle grasping a snake while perched on a prickly pear cactus, framed by oak and laurel branches and ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS. Ten historic Mexican eagle emblems surround the central arms, illustrating the evolution of the country’s national symbolism. Struck in silver with an attractive Proof finish, this issue unites Maya archaeology, architectural heritage and Mexican heraldry in one distinctive collectible.

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