1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 Value
The 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 Value is worth between $18,660 and $20,437 MXN depending on its grade of preservation.
Prices updated: August 2026
Bullion · Pure gold
Bullion · Pure gold
The 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 Value is worth between $18,660 and $20,437 MXN depending on its grade of preservation.
Prices updated: August 2026
How much is the 1/4 onza 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 Value worth?
The estimated value of the 1/4 onza 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 Value ranges from $18,660 (circulated, XF) up to $20,437 (official blister pack), with $19,791 as a reference for an uncirculated (UNC) piece. The estimate is based on the official mintage and the historical behavior of the family.
The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Description
If you have a 1/4 oz Gold Libertad from 2004, you have something with a hard floor and a real collector premium. This is a bullion gold coin, so it is always worth at least the value of the gold inside it. But the 2004 date is scarce: only 1,500 were struck, which pushes clean examples well above melt value.
Here is the fast answer. A 1/4 oz Gold Libertad contains 7.7758 grams of pure gold (0.999 fine). At current gold prices, that alone is a meaningful sum in the hundreds of dollars. Because the 2004 mintage is low, sealed or high-grade examples trade at a premium over that gold value, not just spot.
What exactly is a Libertad?
The Libertad (full name Onza Libertad) is Mexico's official bullion coin, struck by the Casa de Moneda de México and issued through Banxico (the Bank of Mexico). "Onza" means ounce. The design shows the Winged Victory (Angel of Independence) with two volcanoes on one side and the Mexican coat of arms on the other. It comes in gold and silver, and in fractional sizes: 1 oz, 1/2 oz, 1/4 oz, 1/10 oz, and 1/20 oz.
Yours is the 1/4 oz gold version. That means a quarter of a troy ounce of pure gold.
Specifications (2004 1/4 oz Gold Libertad)
| Spec | Detail |
|---|---|
| Metal | Gold, 0.999 fine (99.9% pure) |
| Gold weight | 7.7758 grams (1/4 troy ounce) |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Mintage (2004) | 1,500 coins |
| Series | Onza Libertad |
| Era | Nuevos Pesos and modern |
What it's actually worth in 2026
Two things set the price: the gold and the scarcity.
The gold floor. Every 1/4 oz Gold Libertad is worth its melt value, no matter how worn. With 7.7758 grams of pure gold, that floor sits in the hundreds of dollars and moves with the daily gold price. No genuine example of this coin should ever sell below its gold content. If someone offers you far less, walk away.
The scarcity premium. The 2004 date is a low-mintage year at just 1,500 pieces across the whole run. That is a small population by bullion standards, and it draws collectors, not just stackers. A coin still sealed in its original Banxico capsule or graded MS69/MS70 by NGC or PCGS commands a premium over melt. Raw, circulated examples trade closer to gold value plus a modest markup.
Because the price tracks live gold, we give ranges rather than a fixed figure. Expect gold content as the baseline, with a premium on top for clean, sealed, or graded coins. Check the grade of yours against our coin grading guide before you buy or sell.
How to tell if yours is genuine
Gold Libertads are counterfeited because gold is valuable. Two quick checks catch most fakes:
- Weigh it. A jewelry scale should read 7.7758 grams. Fakes are almost always off, usually light, because base metals weigh less than gold.
- Measure it. A caliper should read 23 mm across. Wrong diameter is a common giveaway.
Beyond that, look for flat, mushy detail, wrong color, or a soft edge on the reeding. Real gold has a specific heft and warm color that plated fakes miss. Any offer priced well below the gold value is a red flag. When in doubt, have it authenticated by a dealer or send it to NGC or PCGS for grading and encapsulation.
Where to sell it
Because this is a precious-metal coin, sell where the buyer will show you the piece and confirm its weight before money changes hands.
- A verified numismatic shop from the Pesoteca directory, which can weigh and appraise it on the spot.
- The Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum, where collectors pay fair premiums for scarce dates like 2004.
Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge before you list it. Avoid dumping it to the first bidder on social media, and never sell below the gold content. Sealed and graded coins get the strongest offers, so if yours is in an original Banxico capsule, keep it that way.
Got a 1/4 oz Gold Libertad and not sure of the year or grade? Post clear photos on the Pesoteca forum and let collectors weigh in before you sell.
Historical context
This piece is a Libertad gold 1/4 oz struck in 2004 in regular finish (bullion satin). The series was born by decree in the DOF of April 8, 1981 and added the 1/2, 1/4, 1/10 and 1/20 fractions from 1991.
Vicente Fox. The first physical gold ETF (GLD) listed on the NYSE in November. Average spot 410 dollars per ounce and FIX closing at 11.15 pesos.
Fraction: pure gold 7.776 grams, 0.999 fineness, total weight 8.64 grams, 27 millimeters in diameter. The quarter ounce is the intermediate piece most chased by those building a complete set of fractions. Premium over spot 8 to 15 percent, the middle bracket of the family.
Regular (bullion satin): matte-luster fields and satin relief, a single press strike. Wholesale distribution for physical gold investment, the highest mintage of the year and the natural premium-over-spot reference.
Banxico CM10 (consulted 2026-05-27) records 1,828 pieces against 1,599 pieces in the Proof version of the same year. The differential explains the price premium between variants.
The regular is bought for its gold content with a low premium over spot. Verify weight, diameter and reeded edge; compare the premium against Banxico Direct before accepting a middleman.
This piece belongs to the era
Nuevos Pesos y actualidad →Explore all the Mexican coins of this era, their historical context and how they connect to the monetary system of the period.
Value range of this piece
Market estimate: $18,660 - $20,437 MXN depending on the grade of preservation (typical range between a circulated and an uncirculated piece).
See the full breakdown by grade (VG, F, VF, EF, AU, MS-60, MS-63, MS-65) for the whole series →
Other denominations from 2004
Onza Libertad · Oro 0.999
Same denomination, other years
1/4 onza Oro 0.999 · Onza Libertad
Frequently asked questions
How much is a 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004 worth?
It is worth at least its gold content: 7.7758 grams of pure gold (1/4 troy ounce), which is in the hundreds of dollars and moves with the daily gold price. With only 1,500 minted in 2004, sealed or graded examples sell at a premium above that gold value. Check the grade of yours against our grading guide for a closer estimate.
Is the 2004 Gold Libertad rare?
Yes, by bullion standards. Only 1,500 pieces were struck for 2004, a low mintage that makes clean and graded examples desirable to collectors, not just gold stackers. That scarcity is what pushes prices above simple melt value.
Where can I sell a 1/4 oz Gold Libertad 2004?
The safest options are a verified numismatic shop from the Pesoteca directory, which can weigh and appraise it on the spot, or the Pesoteca buy-and-sell forum among collectors. Photograph the obverse, reverse, and edge first, and never sell below the coin's gold value. Sealed and graded coins get the best offers.
How do I know if my Gold Libertad is genuine?
Weigh it on a jewelry scale (should read 7.7758 grams) and measure it with a caliper (23 mm diameter). Counterfeits are usually off on weight or diameter, or show flat detail and wrong color. Any offer far below the gold value is a warning sign. When unsure, have it authenticated by a dealer or graded by NGC or PCGS.
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