5 oz Silver Libertad 2013: Value & Prices

The 2013 5 oz Silver Libertad is worth real money, mainly because of its low mintage: only 10,400 pieces were struck. In 2026, most examples trade from roughly 200 USD to 400 USD or more, well above the value of the silver alone, driven by collector demand rather than metal content.

If you inherited or found one, this is one of the better Mexican coins to have. It is not a common coin. Here is what it is, why it holds a premium, and how to check what yours is worth.

What this coin actually is

The Onza Libertad ("Liberty Ounce") is Mexico's flagship modern silver coin, issued by the Banco de México, the country's central bank. The 5 oz version is one of the larger sizes in the series. This is a bullion coin, meaning it was made to be sold for its silver content, but low-mintage sizes like the 5 oz became collector items in their own right.

Specifications, straight from the Banco de México:

• Metal: pure silver, .999 fine
• Weight: 155.515 grams (5 troy ounces)
• Diameter: 65 mm
• Edge: reeded
• Finish: bullion (satin) version, the investment finish with a uniform satin surface
• Mintage: 10,400 pieces

The front (obverse) shows the Mexican national coat of arms, an eagle on a cactus eating a serpent, with the legend "ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS." The back (reverse) shows the Winged Victory from the Angel of Independence monument in Mexico City, standing in front of the Popocatépetl and Iztaccíhuatl volcanoes, with the "Mo" mint mark (for the Mexico City mint) and the year 2013.

What it's worth in 2026

Two things set the price: the silver content (which gives it a floor) and the low mintage (which adds a collector premium). With about 5 ounces of pure silver, the melt value alone is significant, and the 10,400-piece mintage keeps demand higher than for common-date bullion.

Item	Detail
Coin	5 oz Silver Libertad
Year	2013
Mintage	10,400 pieces
Metal	.999 silver, 5 troy oz
Typical range	~200 to 400+ USD

Grade drives the top of that range. A coin still in its original capsule with no handling marks, or one graded by NGC or PCGS in high mint state (MS69, MS70), pulls the strongest prices. A cleaned, scratched, or spotted example sits near the low end, closer to its silver value. Silver-related coins never drop below melt, so this coin has a real floor regardless of condition.

Is it rare?

By Libertad standards, yes. A mintage of 10,400 is low for a modern coin, and the 5 oz size was never produced in the millions like the 1 oz version. It is not a million-dollar rarity, and any site telling you otherwise is chasing clicks. It is a genuine low-mintage collector coin with a steady premium over silver. That is the honest answer.

How to check what yours is worth

1. Confirm the size and metal. Weigh it on a jewelry scale and measure the diameter with calipers. It should read 155.515 grams and 65 mm. If your numbers are off, you may have a fake or a different size.
2. Check the finish and condition. The bullion version has a uniform satin surface. Look for scratches, spots (milk spots are common on Libertads), and fingerprints. Original capsule and packaging help the value.
3. Consider grading. For a coin in this range, professional grading by NGC or PCGS can pay for itself if the coin is high grade, because a certified MS70 sells for far more than a raw coin.
4. Get a real appraisal. Compare against recent sales and this listing before you sell.

Where to sell it

Sell to buyers who value the silver and the mintage, not to whoever offers fastest. A verified numismatic shop from the Pesoteca directory will weigh it and quote you on the spot. The Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum connects you with collectors who understand the 5 oz Libertad and often pay more than a walk-in dealer.

Because this is a precious-metal coin, only deal with someone who shows you the piece and its weight, and verify before you pay. Photograph the front, back, and edge, and check the price range above before accepting any offer. Do not dump it on Facebook for the first lowball bid.

Have a 2013 5 oz Libertad and not sure if it's original-capsule mint state or handled? Post clear photos of both sides in the Pesoteca forum and the community will help you pin down the grade.

5 troy ounces Libertad silver 2013 Regular BU

This piece is the silver Libertad coin of 5 troy ounces, struck by the Mexican Mint in 2013 in its Regular BU version.

Technical details. It contains 155.5 g of pure silver at .999 fineness and measures 65 mm in diameter. The reverse bears the effigy of the Angel of Independence, chosen by Banxico as the official symbol of the series since 1981. The obverse shows the National Coat of Arms in its pre-1969 version, alongside other historical coats of arms as an identity mark of the family.

Role within the set. It is the largest piece of the silver set and one of the scarcest in the annual program. Its mintage is usually under 20 thousand examples, and its diameter, close to that of a historical 5-peso disc, makes it recognizable in the hand. It is the goal of the serious collector.

Context of the year. In 2013 Enrique Pena Nieto was in office. The year of the Pact for Mexico and the structural reforms. Silver fell to 19.61 USD per troy ounce at the close.

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 luster over the entire 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 look for to build the complete set by year without decapitalizing on each piece.

Mintage. Banxico reported in its official tables a mintage of 10,721 pieces for this combination of fraction, year and finish. That number is the basis for measuring the relative scarcity of the piece within the program.