Toltec Collection :
Atlantes (Atlantes statues)
Quetzalcoatl (Feathered Serpent)
Jaguar (Jaguar)
Sacerdote (Priest)
Serpiente con cráneo (Serpent with a skull)
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Atlantes
(Atlantes statues)

These statues are located at the archaeological zone of Tula (Central Mexico), on the Sun god´s temple (Quetzalcoatl), watching over their ancient city which dates back to 713 B.C. the "Atlantes" are gigantic statues, in this case representing toltec warriors. This can be observed troughout their uniform, as they carry in their right hand weapons that fired darts, while in their left one several arrows. On their chest they carry a butterfly shaped vest and in their backs they carry a calendar. On this coin, the image of the Atlantes is surrounded by a design inspired on their vest.

Face value N$10. Five silver ounces. Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. Diameter 65 mm.

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Quetzalcoatl

This one ounce coin shows a relief reproduction that symbolizes the birth of Ce-Acatl Topilzin Quetzalcoatl. Tradition tells that Ce-Acatl lead the Toltecs to a great city growth and reached the domination of several territories, richness and power, once they were established in Tula Xicocotitlan, nowadays Hidalgo city. He ruled this civilization from year 925 to 950 A.D. Surrounding the coin there is an outline with a design inspired in the belt of a Quetzalcotal figure.

Face value $5. One silver ounce. Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. Diameter 40 mm.

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Jaguar

This design shows a sculpture known as jaguar, an animal that was adored by the toltecs. Surrounding the "Jaguar" there is an outline with a design inspired by one of the columns of the Quetzalcóatl-Tlahuizcalpantecuhtli temple. Nowadays, this sculpture is located in the anthropology and national history museum located in Mexico City. This design is the only one that is presented in three different sizes: one, half and a quarter ounce coins, with face values of five, two and one pesos, respectively.

Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. Diameter 40 mm.

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Sacerdote
(Priest)

This coin design shows a priest represented by an "Atlante" figure, that is, a gigantic statue. Priests had the most important social status in the Toltec civilization. They had a direct relation with the gods they venerated. They also adopted the names and virtues of the god they represented. On this coin, the image of the Atlante Priest is surrounded by a design inspired on the vest.

Face value $5. One silver ounce. Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. Diameter 40 mm.

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Serpiente con cráneo
(Serpent with a skull)

The reverse of this one ounce silver coin shows a relief detail of the Coatepantli wall. It shows a serpent with a skull. This reliefs alternate with images that have motifs of eagles eating bloody hearts, it also shows a snake that represents the god Quetzalcoatl, as the morning star or Venus. The outline of the coin is based on the armour of a Quetzalcoatl figure.

Face value N$5. one silver ounce. Fineness 0.999. Bullion and proof quality. Diameter 40.0mm.

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