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Aztec Calendar Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library
Aztec Calendar Commemorative Coin
Image courtesy of the Barack Obama Presidential Library

Aztec Calendar Commemorative Coin

Artifact SeriesHead of State Gifts
Artifact IDFO.06032013-27-1
Object Type Coin, Commemorative
Gifter
Intended Recipient (American, 1961)
Date 2012
Medium metal (silver), plastic
DimensionsOverall - 3D H 3/4 in x Diam 4 5/8 in (1.9 cm x 11.7 cm )
 Overall - 3D (In Case [not part of object]) H 8 1/4 in x W 6 1/4 in x D 1 5/8 in (21 cm x 15.9 cm x 4.1 cm )
Physical DescriptionFine silver coin commemorating the Aztec calendar enclosed in a plastic case. The obverse is a sculptural relief of the National Shield of Mexico surrounded by text "Estados Unidos MexicAños" and laurels, which are surrounded by reproductions of the national shields used throughout Mexico's history. The reverse at center is embossed with a reproduction of the Aztec Calendar (or the Sun Stone) surrounded by text.
Historical NoteReceived on the occasion of an official state visit to Mexico City, Mexico on May 2, 2013.
Custodial History / ProvenanceThe item was a gift from a foreign official to President Barack Obama during the Obama Administration. It was received through the Executive Office of the President and maintained there until its transfer to the National Archives in January 2017 for deposit with the Obama Presidential Library.Additional Details
National Archives Catalog CollectionBarack Obama Artifact Collection (National Archives Identifier 63542091)
National Archives Catalog SeriesGifts of State (National Archives Identifier 66540613)
Use Restriction StatusRestricted - Possibly
Use Restriction NoteCopyright or other proprietary rights may be held by individuals or entities other than the Obama Presidential Library. The Obama Presidential Library does not warrant that the use of materials will not infringe on the rights of third parties holding the rights to these works, or make any representations or warranties with respect to the application or terms of any international agreement, treaty, or protections that may apply. It is your responsibility to determine and satisfy any copyright or other use restrictions. Pertinent regulations can be found at 36 C.F.R 1254.62.
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