The splendor of the Aztec empire lives on in this amazing legal tender coin from Mexico. Struck in 30 grams of .900 fine silver, this epic coin pays tribute to Cuauhtemoc, the last king of the Aztec Empire. Cuauhtemoc was captured by Spanish conquistadors in 1521 and later executed for suspicion of treason. Not only does this 1948-dated coin weigh 12 percent more than a U.S. dollar, but at 40 mm in diameter it's also larger. Today, Cuauhtemoc is one of the most revered figures in Mexican history, and this coin is a fitting - and beautiful - tribute to his memory.