Independence Heroes Set

The 1955 Independence Heroes Set from Mexico stands out for including busts of five figures from the independence wars, a nod to the movement's lesser-known participants alongside icons like Hidalgo.

This silver series, struck at the Mexico City mint, used .720 fine silver planchets, typical for the era's commemoratives. Each coin in the set—denominated at 5 pesos—featured detailed engravings that captured the heroes' expressions with surprising depth, given the technology of the time. Mintage figures are murky; official records from that period were often inconsistent.

While some claim these coins were hoarded for their patriotic value, that's likely overstated. They circulated briefly before being pulled for melting, as silver prices fluctuated.

Experts still puzzle over the set's distribution; no one knows exactly how many reached international collectors.