{"title":"Mexico Independence Series","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSeptember 16, 1810. A bell rings in Dolores. A nation stirs.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Mexico Independence Series commemorates one of history’s most dramatic struggles for freedom — the eleven-year Mexican War of Independence that transformed a colonial territory into a sovereign nation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece in this series is individually UV printed on a genuine copper round, combining real metal with full-color historical artwork. These are collectible works of historical art designed to carry the weight of the story they tell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✦ THE SERIES\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Grito de la Libertad\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Cry of Liberty. Father Hidalgo rings the bell and calls his congregation to rise. The rebellion begins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEl Nacimiento de una Nación\u003c\/strong\u003e — The Birth of a Nation. After eleven years of struggle, Mexico emerges independent, defined by its eagle, its land, and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇲🇽 FREE SHIPPING ON 2 OR MORE COINS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd any 2 Mexico Independence coins to your cart and free shipping is automatically applied. Mix, match, or double up — no code needed. Offer ends September 16, 2026.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLIBERTAD · UNIÓN · JUSTICIA\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"el-nacimiento-de-una-nacion-mexico-independence-commemorative-copper-round-1810-1821","title":"El Nacimiento de una Nación | Mexico Independence Commemorative Copper Round | 1810–1821","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBefore Mexico could become a nation, it had to imagine itself as one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eEl Nacimiento de una Nación — The Birth of a Nation\u003c\/em\u003e commemorates the Mexican War of Independence through one of the country's most enduring symbols: the Mexican eagle and serpent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRather than depicting a single battle or historical figure, this piece represents what ultimately emerged from eleven years of struggle — a Mexican nation with an identity of its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the center, the eagle grips the serpent while standing upon the nopal cactus, an image rooted in the legendary founding of Tenochtitlan and eventually adopted as the defining emblem of Mexico. Behind the eagle, a weathered field of green, white, and red recalls the colors of Mexico while a golden sunburst suggests the arrival of a new era.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intentionally aged appearance gives the artwork the character of an artifact that has survived generations. Distressed color, darkened copper tones and worn surfaces allow the piece to feel connected to history rather than simply illustrating it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dates 1810–1821 mark the long struggle from the beginning of the independence movement to the establishment of an independent Mexico.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe rebellion began with a cry. What emerged was a nation.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✦ CREATED ON REAL COPPER\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is individually UV printed directly onto a genuine copper round. Rather than hiding the metal beneath the design, the artwork was created to work with it. Copper-colored borders, metallic details, weathered surfaces and deep shadows visually interact with the underlying copper to create the appearance of an aged commemorative medal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach piece is individually produced, and natural variations in the copper surface may make every finished round slightly different.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✦ DETAILS\u003cbr\u003e• Genuine copper round\u003cbr\u003e• Full-color UV-printed artwork\u003cbr\u003e• Mexican War of Independence theme\u003cbr\u003e• Commemorates 1810–1821\u003cbr\u003e• Mexican eagle, serpent and n symbolism\u003cbr\u003e• Intentionally weathered, vintage-inspired artwork\u003cbr\u003e• Designed and produced by Wilson Heritage Works\u003cbr\u003e• Collectible historical artwork; not legal tender\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTWO DATES. ELEVEN YEARS. ONE NEW NATION.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e1810 — the struggle begins.\u003cbr\u003e1821 — emerges independent.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e🇲🇽 FREE SHIPPING ON 2 OR MORE MEXICO INDEPENDENCE COINS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eAdd any 2 coins from the Mexico Independence Series to your cart and enter code \u003cstrong\u003eMEXICO2FREE\u003c\/strong\u003e at checkout. Mix, match, or double up. 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History would call it \u003cem\u003eEl Grito de Independencia\u003c\/em\u003e — The Cry of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis commemorative copper round captures that moment — not the battles that followed, but the instant before. The courage it takes to be first.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFather Hidalgo stands at the center, larger than the chaos around him, flanked by figures representing the people who answered his call — indigenous men, mestizos, farmers, and fighters. The Liberty Bell echoes in the background. Above, the Mexican eagle watches over a land not yet free, but already reaching for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe intentionally aged artwork — weathered copper tones, darkened shadows, distressed color — gives the piece the character of a historical artifact rather than a modern reproduction. The dates 1810–1821 mark the beginning of the struggle and the moment Mexico finally stood sovereign.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe revolution did not begin on a battlefield. It began with a voice, a bell, and the willingness to stand up.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e✦ CREATED ON REAL COPPER\u003cbr\u003eThe artwork is individually UV printed directly onto a genuine copper round. Rather than hiding the metal beneath the design, the artwork was created to work with it. 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