2 oz Silver Libertad 2013: What It's Worth

If you inherited or found a 2013 2 oz Silver Libertad, you own a coin with a hard floor: it contains two full troy ounces of pure silver. That alone sets its minimum worth. But this particular date has a low mintage of just 17,400 pieces, which is why collectors pay a premium over the metal. Here is what it's actually worth in 2026, and how to check yours.

Quick answer: what the 2013 2 oz Libertad is worth

The Libertad (say "lee-ber-TAHD") is Mexico's flagship modern bullion and collector coin series, struck by the Banco de México, the country's central bank. "Onza" just means "ounce" in Spanish, and this piece is the 2-ounce fraction of the series.

Because it holds 2 troy ounces of .999 fine silver, its baseline is roughly twice the live silver spot price. As of recent trading, that puts the melt value in the range of 60 to 70 USD, moving with the silver market. On top of that floor, the 2013 date carries a numismatic premium because of its low mintage.

In practical terms:

• Circulated or handled (satin bullion finish): typically 70 to 110 USD, depending on the silver price.
• Uncirculated, clean surfaces: often 100 to 160 USD.
• Certified high grade (NGC/PCGS MS-69 or MS-70): can reach 180 to 300 USD or more when demand is strong.

These are collector-market ranges, not a fixed price. Silver moves daily, and condition drives everything above the melt floor.

Why the 2013 date matters

The number that gives this coin an edge is its mintage: 17,400 pieces, per the Banco de México. For a 2 oz silver bullion coin, that is genuinely low. Compare that to years where mintages run into the tens of thousands, and you can see why serious Libertad collectors chase the 2013.

Mintage alone doesn't make a coin valuable, but low supply plus steady collector demand is exactly what pushes a bullion coin above its metal content. The full Libertad set is popular in both the US and Mexico, and completing a run of 2 oz pieces means competing for scarce dates like this one.

Specifications (verify yours against these)

Feature	Detail
Metal	Pure silver, .999 fine
Weight	62.206 grams (2 troy ounces)
Diameter	48 mm
Edge	Reeded
Finish	Bullion (satin)
Mint mark	Mo (Mexico City mint)
Mintage	17,400 pieces
Year	2013

The obverse shows the Mexican coat of arms, an eagle on a cactus devouring a serpent, with the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS." The reverse shows the Winged Victory (the Angel of Independence) in front of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, with the "Mo" mint mark and the year 2013. This is the bullion (satin) version, the investment-grade finish with a uniform satin surface. A separate Proof version exists with mirrored fields; if yours has a shiny mirror background, it's a different coin and can be worth more.

The myth to ignore

Don't expect a five-figure payday from a modern bullion coin. This is not a rare colonial piece or a hand-struck rarity. The 2013 2 oz Libertad is valuable for two clear, verifiable reasons: it's silver, and this date is scarce within its series. Anyone quoting you thousands of dollars for a standard, non-error example is inflating it. The honest ceiling for an ordinary example sits in the low hundreds, driven by grade and the silver price.

The exception is genuine, verifiable mint errors (off-center strikes, die rotation, doubled dies). Those can multiply value. But most "errors" people post online are post-mint damage: scratches, dings, corrosion, not factory errors. If you think you have a real one, get a second opinion before you count the money.

How to check what yours is worth

1. Weigh and measure it. Use a jewelry scale and calipers. It should hit 62.206 grams and 48 mm. A wrong weight or diameter is the fastest tell for a fake.
2. Grade the surfaces. Look under good light for scratches, spots, or handling marks. Original, mark-free luster is what separates a 100 USD coin from a 250 USD coin.
3. Decide if certification is worth it. For high-grade examples, sending to NGC or PCGS can pay off, since certified MS-69 and MS-70 coins command the top prices. For an average handled coin, grading fees may exceed the gain.
4. Check the live silver price before you buy or sell. Your floor is always 2 ounces times spot.

For more on the broader series and its sister coins, see our guides to the Onza Libertad silver series and to silver Mexican coins generally.

Where to sell it (and buy it safely)

To sell, the safest routes are a verified coin shop from the Pesoteca dealer directory, which will appraise it on the spot, or the Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum among collectors. Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge, check the price range on this page first, and don't dump it to the first offer on social media.

To buy, use the same verified dealers or the forum, and only deal with sellers who show you the coin and its weight. Since this is a precious-metal piece, verify before you pay, and be suspicious of any price far below the silver value. That's the classic sign of a fake.

Have a 2013 Libertad you're trying to price or authenticate? Post clear photos of both sides on the Pesoteca forum and let the community weigh in before you sell.

2 troy oz Libertad silver 2013 Regular BU

This piece is the 2 troy oz silver Libertad, struck by the Mexican Mint (Casa de Moneda de México) in 2013 in its Regular BU version.

Specifications. It contains 62.2 g of pure silver, .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 identifying mark of the family.

Role within the set. It is a piece for serious collecting. Its mintage is far lower than that of the standard ounce, and its large format lets the detail of the engraving show. It is often hunted peer-to-peer together with the 5-ounce.

Context of the year. In 2013 Enrique Peña Nieto was in office. The year of the Pacto por México and the structural reforms. Silver fell to 19.61 USD per troy ounce at the close.

Regular BU finish. The Regular finish, catalogued by Banxico as satin or BU, is obtained with dies that have no special polishing. The result is an even matte luster across the entire surface, with no mirror contrast between fields and relief. It is the traditional bullion finish: bought for its weight in pure silver plus a modest striking premium. It is the version hunters seek to build the complete set by year without decapitalizing on every piece.

Mintage. Banxico reported in its official tables a mintage of 16,619 pieces for this combination of fraction, year and finish. That figure is the basis for gauging the relative scarcity of the piece within the program.