Rare Mexico Gold Coins and Canada $50 Gold Choice Proof Come to Sale With Gold Standard Auctions

The national mint of Mexico, La Casa de Moneda de México, is the oldest mint in the Americas. Set up in 1535 by the Spanish viceroy Antonio de Mendoza, it was originally built on Moctezuma’s Casa Denegrida. The Mint produced gold currency in denominations ranging from two pesos to 50. A 1922 set of six gold coins highlights the upcoming sale, offered by Gold Standard Auctions. It includes a two pesos coin depicting the national symbol and the coat of arms of Mexico on the obverse. The emblem portrays a golden eagle perched on a cactus, eating a rattlesnake. The reverse side illustrates the denomination flanked by a wreath. Another rare lot is an uncirculated 1924 US gold $20 double eagle. The ones produced from 1907 to 1933 are called the Saint-Gaudens double eagle, named after the sculptor-designer Augustus Saint-Gaudens. The coin is counted among the most beautiful pieces produced by the United States Mint.

A 1993 Canada $50 gold choice proof also leads the listings. A proof coin is prepared with a supremely polished planchet, struck by a specially-prepared die. To view the complete catalog and register to bid in the upcoming Dec 1st Denver Director Coin Auction, visit Bidsquare and browse other online auctions.