© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
© Greg Laws (CC BY-NC)
Mexico World Cup
1970 year| Silver (.925) | 40.07 g | 45 mm |
| Location | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Period | United Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date) |
| Type | Medals › Commemorative medals |
| Year | 1970 |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 40.07 g |
| Diameter | 45 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-11-12 |
| Numista | N#391706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
In the center the Jules Rimet World Cup and on the sides the logo of the soccer world cup and the name of the cup.
The designer's signature with his initials NI in a crown of laurels at the lower right.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEXICO 70
COPA JULES RIMET
NI
Translation: Jules Rimet cup
Designer: NI
Edge
Plain
Script: Latin
Lettering: STERLING SILVER
Comment
No (Mexico) mint mark on this heavier (40 g) version, issued by Esso.
The volunteer participation medal is similar, but without the designers initials. It also appears to have a higher fineness (999).
