1 Arizona Goldback - Temperentia, 1/1000th Troy Oz .9999 Gold-Backed Bill

1 Arizona Goldback – Temperantia (Temperance) – 1/1000th Troy Oz, .9999 Gold-Backed Bill The 1 Arizona Goldback honors Temperantia (Temperance)—the quiet strength of balance and harmony—captured in a scene set amid the desert landscape of early-1800s southern Arizona during the Mexican era of Tubac. Goldback Highlights Series: Arizona Goldback – “Temperantia” (Temperance) Denomination: 1 Goldback Gold Content: 1/1000th troy ounce (0.001 oz) Purity: .9999 fine (24-karat) gold Construction: 24K gold permanently layered within a durable polymer substrate Condition: Uncirculated Made in the U.S.A. Design Details Historic Setting: The background features Mission San José de Tumacácori, founded in 1691 by Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino. Under Mexican rule after 1821, Tumacácori remained a spiritual center despite hardship from reduced resources and Apache raids. Nearby Tubac—established as a presidio in 1752 and later part of Sonora—reflects Mexico’s commitment to community on the northern frontier. Central Figure: A regal woman in an elegant 19th-century Mexican dress embodies Temperance. Her embroidered skirt symbolizes the union of Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican traditions that shaped Arizona’s roots. Arizona Fauna & Flora: State symbols abound—the saguaro blossom (state flower), cactus wren (state bird), and two-tailed swallowtail (state butterfly). A desert tortoise and javelina signify endurance; corn, chiles, and prickly pear honor the land’s generosity and the families who cultivated it. Overhead, a Harris’s hawk circles—an emblem of focus and harmony. Moral Theme: The scene is anchored by Galatians 5:22–23—“The fruit of the Spirit is temperance”—underscoring the virtue of measured strength that sustained frontier life.