On May 5, 1862, some 4,500 Mexican troops defeated a well-equipped French force of 8,000 in Puebla, Mexico, at Forts Loreto and Guadalupe—a victory celebrated as “Cinco de Mayo.” In honor of the holiday, we’re shining a spotlight on two numismatic items from Mexico that celebrate this victory: the 2012 circulating commemorative 10 pesos and the 1962 silver and gold medals
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Mexico: A look back at two Cinco de Mayo commemoratives
On May 5, 1862, some 4,500 Mexican troops defeated a well-equipped French force of 8,000 in Puebla, Mexico, at Forts Loreto and Guadalupe—a victory celebrated as “Cinco de Mayo.” In honor of the holiday, we’re shining a spotlight on two numismatic items from Mexico that celebrate this victory: the 2012 circulating commemorative 10 pesos and the 1962 silver and gold medals
Mexico: A look back at two Cinco de Mayo commemoratives
On May 5, 1862, some 4,500 Mexican troops defeated a well-equipped French force of 8,000 in Puebla, Mexico, at Forts Loreto and Guadalupe—a victory celebrated as “Cinco de Mayo.” In honor of the holiday, we’re shining a spotlight on two numismatic items from Mexico that celebrate this victory: the 2012 circulating commemorative 10 pesos and the 1962 silver and gold medals
Mexico: A look back at two Cinco de Mayo commemoratives
On May 5, 1862, some 4,500 Mexican troops defeated a well-equipped French force of 8,000 in Puebla, Mexico, at Forts Loreto and Guadalupe—a victory celebrated as “Cinco de Mayo.” In honor of the holiday, we’re shining a spotlight on two numismatic items from Mexico that celebrate this victory: the 2012 circulating commemorative 10 pesos and the 1962 silver and gold medals