Mexico 2018 1 Onza Libertad Crystal Skull V Antique 1 Oz Silver 9999 Coin. This beautiful 1 Oz Silver Coin features the beautiful winged Libertad, the most famous Mexican coin and is dedicated to the most famous Mexican festivity – el Dia de los Muertos. The has a wonderful Crystal insert in the shape of a skull, has a beautiful coloration and comes in a case, along with its Certificate of Authenticity. Limited mintage to only 500 pieces worldwide! Mexican Libertad is a famous coin that has been issued for decades. Many popular series of coins have been created on its basis. Mexican Libertad Crystal Skull is one of those series. It shows popular images in Mexican culture, especially the tradition of the Day of the Dead festival. Behind the “Angel of Independence”, there is an illustration of a beautiful young lady dancing with a skeleton. In Mexico, the skull is a prevalent symbol; the traditions associated with it go back far to the Mayan and Aztec settlements. It was the ancient tribes that first began to build walls made of skulls. The coins commemorating the Day of the Dead usually depict Katrina in her traditional costume, but the girl in this image is not like her. She is dressed in a red dress with a lush skirt, and a rose in her hair. Together with the skeleton, they are going to tango or other passionate dance. On the right side of the coin is drawn a lit candle and under a bouquet with two white lilies. If you liked this coin on the theme of the Day of Death, go to the collection of 3 of these coins, where you will find other designs on my page. Also, on my page, you can see 3 of the available 6 coins issued in Mexico. There are also interesting pieces among them. Besides, the minting of Libertad itself is unique and unusual. It has not a face value because the price of silver is constantly growing. Instead, the government announces the cost of these coins annually. And with a unique full-color design, this coin will be an authentic investment in the collection of unique coins. Limited Mintage: Certificate limited mintage worldwide of 500 coins. This coin is 192 / 500. And Contains: 1 oz of. Actual skulls from the coin. 1 Oz (31.10g). Over 500 years ago, when Spanish Conquistadors landed in the Mayan Lands of what is now central Mexico, they encountered natives practicing a ritual that seemed to mock death. This ritual has been practiced for at least 3,000 years and although the Spaniards tried to eradicate it, it survived and is known today as Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead, which is celebrated November 1st, the day after North America’s Halloween. Dia de los Muertos honors the memory of deceased relatives and ancestors, however it is not a sombre event but one that is extremely colorful and festive. During the Day of Dead festivities, thousands of people take to streets wearing skull masks and dancing in honor of their deceased relatives. Elaborately decorated skulls are placed on altars that are dedicated to the dead, and “Sugar Skulls” made with the names of the dead person on the forehead are lovingly eaten by a relative or friend. Part of the Dia de los Muertos celebrations may include the drinking of Tequila, and at this time of year the decorative Skull Tequila bottles can be a favorite. A genuine crystal skull can also be a more permanent symbol of remembrance. While crystal skulls are life-affirming, a “memorial” crystal skull honoring those who have transitioned to the Other Side can bring peace and solace, and can serve as a vessel to hold good memories and love associated with that special person. A crystal skull can also facilitate communion with your loved ones by opening channels to higher dimensions, whether in meditation or through heightened intuitive communication with higher realms. People are often drawn to crystal skulls during times of major change and transition in their lives, particularly when a loved one passes… A Rose Quartz Crystal Skull is a particular favorite as it heals the heart of past and present pain. It is calming and fills us with love of those remembered. Amethyst Crystal Skulls are ideal for communicating with loved ones beyond the veil, and also facilitates communication with one’s guides, connection with the divine, and communion with higher realms of consciousness. “Día de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a Mexican holiday in which individuals honor their dead loved ones by visiting their graves or having celebrations in their honor, ” writes Ellie Guzman on Medium. For many it is deeply religious and is a source of comfort that those that have passed on are still loved and are with us spiritually. Ancient traditions of the Day of the Dead celebrate life with skulls – not particulary death. Often used in fertility rites, and rites of passage including death, it was believed that old shaman would pass on their wisdom and knowledge to their successor through the crystal skull at the time of their death. No one knows the true origin of the crystal skulls, many of which are believed to be thousands of years old. Some people believe that crystal skulls may have an extraterrestrial connection. What is extraordinary is that indigenous people all over the world, from Tibet, to the Navajo, to the Mayans all secretly share similar legends about crystal skulls and their gathering at a pivotal time in Earth’s history. David Carballo, visiting assistant professor in Anthropology at the University of West Georgia, says ancient cultures definitely could have made the skulls. “Meso-americans routinely polished statues and other artifacts out of jade, which is just as hard, ” he says. Working those materials takes a lot of time, but all you need is a sand slurry and a lot of patience. (NY Post Article/Interview Apr 20, 2008). As Halloween approaches, skulls are literally coming out of the woodwork and can be seen everywhere. Some people view skulls as a fearsome symbol of death, while ancient cultures have revered skulls as a symbol of eternal life and of consciousness itself. In Mexico, skulls will soon start to appear all over the country, not for Halloween but for the festival of Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) where skulls are the main feature of a three-day celebration of life. And death. Dia de los Muertos has been celebrated in Mexico since the 1500s, but its roots began with the Aztecs 3,000 years ago. It used to be held in August as part of a harvest festival, but Catholic influences moved it to November to coincide with All Saints Day and All Souls Day. Psychic mediums say that the veil between the worlds of the living and the dead is thinnest on the night of Halloween (which was originally a sacred night called All Hallows’ Eve), allowing our departed loved ones to more easily commune with us from “The Other Side” at that time. The festival of Dia de los Muertos is celebrated from October 31 to November 2, when it is believed that spirits return from the afterlife to reconnect with their loved ones. November 1st honors the souls of children who have passed away, called Angelitos (little Angels). November 2nd culminates with a celebration for the souls of adults as a way to remember loved ones and their contribution to the family. During the days leading up to the festival, families build altars in their homes and throughout the city streets. These altars usually include a photograph of the departed as well as seven steps filled with symbols and gifts left for the loved one, including some of their favorite things that they enjoyed in life as a way to welcome them home. Most altars will include candles, colorfully decorated skulls made of sugar known as “sugar skulls”, and pan de muerto – a sweet bread often made into the shape of skulls and bones. During the festival, skull images appear everywhere and people paint their faces to look like skulls. It is a celebration of the cycle of life as the soul lasts forever. In Mexican culture, it is taught that when a person dies all that remains is the bones, so the soul resides in the bones, which are venerated beyond death. During the Dia de los Muertos festivities, cemeteries are full of revelers having moonlight picnics at the graves of their loved ones, and parading through the streets dressed as skeletons and wearing skull faces. Death is celebrated, not feared, because the souls and the memories live on through generations. E of your item, and a very small premium for me: with the promise that you will not be disappointed in your item(s). THAT’S MY MOTTO!! ALL ARE WELCOME ANYTIME!! PLEASE ENJOY YOUR TIME IN MY STORE!! I LIKE TO TRY AND KEEP A UNIQUE AND ECLECTIC SELECTION OF COINS, EXONUMIA, AND MISCELLANY AVAILABLE TO YOU FOR SALE. I SEARCH FOR COINS OF INTEREST BY GOING TO A VARIETY OF PLACES, COIN-N-MEDAL SHOWS, to FLEA MARKETS, to YARD SALES, ETC. SEARCHING FOR DIFFERENT COINS OR OTHER UNIQUE ITEMS OF NUMISMATIC INTEREST. I NEVER ALTER MY PHOTOS, I CROP THEM, BUT I NEVER ADJUST ANY SETTINGS BRIGHTNESS, CONTRAST, SHARPNESS, ETC. 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