2 oz Silver Libertad 2009: Value & How to Sell
The 2 oz Silver Libertad 2009: Value & How to Sell is worth between $2,100 and $2,300 MXN depending on its grade of preservation.
Prices updated: August 2026
New Series die · Pure silver .999
New Series die · Pure silver .999
Design
Banxico
Reverse
Winged Victory (Angel of Independence) before the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes. Inscription "2 ONZAS TROY DE PLATA PURA".
Obverse
Mexican National Coat of Arms surrounded by historical eagles and elements from the Codex Mendoza. Inscription "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS".
The 2 oz Silver Libertad 2009: Value & How to Sell is worth between $2,100 and $2,300 MXN depending on its grade of preservation.
Prices updated: August 2026
How much is the 2 onzas 2 oz Silver Libertad 2009: Value & How to Sell worth?
The estimated value of the 2 onzas 2 oz Silver Libertad 2009: Value & How to Sell ranges from $2,100 (circulated, XF) up to $2,300 (official blister pack), with $2,227 as a reference for an uncirculated (UNC) piece. The estimate is based on the official mintage and the historical behavior of the family.
The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Price today
How much is the silver in your Onza Libertad worth?
The value of this coin depends on the silver spot price plus a numismatic premium. Check today's up-to-date price.
Description
If you inherited a large silver coin showing an angel with wings on one side and an eagle surrounded by more eagles on the other, you likely have a 2 oz Silver Libertad from 2009. The short answer: it is worth at least its silver melt value (about 2 troy ounces of pure silver), and often more because the 2009 satin finish had a limited mintage of 26,745 pieces.
What it's worth right now
Every Onza Libertad has a floor: its silver content. The 2 oz version contains 62.206 grams of .999 fine silver, which is 2 troy ounces of pure silver. That means the coin can never sell below the current spot price for 2 ounces of silver, whatever that is on the day you sell. That is your guaranteed baseline.
Above that floor, the 2009 date carries a premium for two reasons. First, the mintage is low. Banxico's official CM10 table (annual pieces and balances) reports 26,745 pieces struck in the satin (business strike) finish for 2009. That is a small run by bullion standards. Second, condition drives the rest. A worn or scratched coin sells near melt. A pristine, uncirculated example, and especially one certified by NGC or PCGS in a high grade, commands a real collector premium over spot.
Honest range: a raw (ungraded) 2009 2 oz Libertad in decent shape typically trades a modest premium over 2 ounces of silver. A certified high-grade satin example (MS-69, MS-70) can sell for a multiple of melt, depending on the silver market and demand from Libertad collectors that month. The separate proof/mirror finish of the same year trades on its own market and is scarcer still.
Quick specs (check yours against these)
| Feature | Specification |
|---|---|
| Denomination | 2 troy ounces silver |
| Fineness | .999 fine silver |
| Weight | 62.206 g |
| Diameter | 48 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Finish (this issue) | Satin (business strike) |
| Official mintage 2009 | 26,745 pieces |
| Series | Nueva Serie Libertad (design introduced 1996) |
If your coin does not match this weight and diameter closely, treat it as suspect until verified. The Libertad has been counterfeited, and fakes usually miss on weight.
What the coin actually is
The Onza Libertad ("Liberty Ounce") is Mexico's flagship silver bullion coin, struck by the Casa de Moneda de México (the national mint). The 2 oz size is one of the larger formats. The obverse shows the Mexican coat of arms surrounded by historic eagles and elements from the Codex Mendoza. The reverse shows the Winged Victory, the same figure that crowns the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, with the volcanoes Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl behind her. It is a widely recognized and easy-to-sell coin worldwide, which matters when you want to cash out.
How to tell if yours is genuine
Start with the numbers. Weigh it: a real 2 oz Libertad weighs 62.206 grams. Measure it: 48 mm across. A cheap fake almost always fails one of these because silver is dense and hard to fake at both correct weight and correct size.
The simple ping test works too. Balanced on a fingertip and tapped lightly, genuine silver rings with a clear, high, sustained tone. A base-metal fake sounds dull and short. For a coin worth real money, the definitive answer is third-party grading. Sending it to NGC or PCGS for certification confirms authenticity and locks in a grade that buyers trust.
Where to sell it
Because this is a precious-metal coin, you always have a buyer at minimum melt value. Your options, from safest to riskiest:
- A verified numismatic dealer from the Pesoteca directory, who can appraise and pay on the spot.
- The Pesoteca buy/sell forum, where collectors trade directly and often pay stronger prices than a dealer.
- Precious-metal buyers and coin shops in the US, which will at least pay spot for the silver content.
Before you sell, photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge, weigh the coin, and note whether it is graded. If it is high grade, get it certified first; the premium over melt usually more than covers the grading fee. Avoid dumping it to the first bidder on social media, where lowball offers and counterfeits are common.
The reality check
A 2 oz Silver Libertad is not a rare colonial rarity worth a fortune. It is a modern bullion coin with a solid metal floor and a modest collector premium tied to its low 2009 mintage and its condition. That is still a genuinely good coin to own: it holds value, it is liquid, and a top-grade certified example carries real upside if the Libertad collector market stays hot.
Got a 2 oz Libertad you can't pin down, or a possible mint error you want a second opinion on? Post clear photos on the Pesoteca forum and let the community weigh in before you sell.
Historical context
2 troy oz Libertad silver 2009 Regular BU
This piece is the Libertad silver coin of 2 troy ounces, struck by the Mexico Mint in 2009 in its Regular BU version.
Technical sheet. It contains 62.2 g of pure silver at .999 fineness and measures 48 mm in diameter. The reverse bears the effigy of the Angel of Independence, adopted by Banxico as the official symbol of the series since 1981. The obverse shows the National Coat of Arms in its pre-1969 version, along with other historical coats of arms as an identity mark of the family.
Role within the set. It is a piece for serious collecting. Its run is far below that of the standard ounce and its large format lets the detail of the engraving stand out. It is usually hunted peer-to-peer along with the 5-ounce.
Context of the year. In 2009 Felipe Calderón Hinojosa governed. A year of recovery after the crisis. Silver closed at 16.99 USD per troy ounce. Demand for bullion as a safe haven increased.
Regular BU finish. The Regular finish, cataloged by Banxico as satin or BU, is obtained with dies without special polishing. The result is an even matte shine over the whole surface, with no mirror contrast between fields and reliefs. It is the traditional bullion finish: it is bought for its weight in pure silver plus a modest die premium. It is the version hunters seek to build the complete set by year without decapitalizing on each piece.
Run. Banxico reported in its official tables a mintage of 26,745 pieces for this combination of fraction, year, and finish. That number is the basis for measuring the piece's relative scarcity within the program.
This piece belongs to the era
Nuevos Pesos y actualidad →Explore all the Mexican coins of this era, their historical context and how they connect to the monetary system of the period.
Value range of this piece
Market estimate: $2,100 - $2,300 MXN depending on the grade of preservation (typical range between a circulated and an uncirculated piece).
See the full breakdown by grade (VG, F, VF, EF, AU, MS-60, MS-63, MS-65) for the whole series →
Other denominations from 2009
Onza Libertad · Plata 0.999
Same denomination, other years
2 onzas Plata 0.999 · Onza Libertad
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 2009 2 oz Silver Libertad worth?
At minimum it is worth its silver content: 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver at the current spot price. That is your guaranteed floor. Above that, the low 2009 satin mintage of 26,745 pieces plus good condition add a premium. A raw coin in decent shape trades a modest amount over melt; a certified high-grade example (MS-69, MS-70) can sell for a multiple of melt depending on the market.
Is the 2009 2 oz Libertad rare?
It is scarce, not ultra-rare. Banxico's official records show 26,745 satin pieces struck in 2009, which is a small run for a bullion coin. The mirror/proof version of the same year is scarcer still. Condition matters as much as mintage: a low-grade example sells near melt, while a top-graded coin earns a real collector premium.
Where can I sell a 2 oz Silver Libertad?
Safest is a verified numismatic dealer from the Pesoteca directory, who appraises and pays on the spot, or the Pesoteca buy/sell forum where collectors often pay more. US coin shops and precious-metal buyers will at least pay spot for the silver. Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge, and get high-grade coins certified before selling. Avoid selling to the first social-media bidder.
How do I tell if my 2 oz Libertad is genuine?
Check the specs first: a real one weighs 62.206 grams and measures 48 mm across. Fakes usually miss on weight because silver is dense. Try the ping test: genuine silver rings clear, high, and sustained when tapped, while a fake sounds dull and short. For anything worth real money, NGC or PCGS certification is the definitive confirmation of authenticity and grade.
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