{"product_id":"arizona-1-goldback-100","title":"Arizona 1 Goldback, 1\/1000 troy ounce 24k gold (100 units, 100 face value total)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eListing is for One-Hundred (100) units. A total of 100 Goldbacks face value.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArizona 1 Goldback, 1\/1000 troy ounce 24k gold \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eIncludes FREE UV Flashlight Pen (2 AAA batteries not included) \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"brxe-kvjdrh brxe-heading h2\"\u003eTemperantia (Temperance)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"brxe-yvgves brxe-heading black_heading\"\u003eThe fruit of the Spirit is temperance\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"brxe-flzfrq brxe-text\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSet amid the desert landscape of early 1800s southern Arizona, this artwork honors the virtue Temperantia (Temperance)—the quiet strength of balance and harmony. It reflects the Mexican era of Tubac, a formative time after Mexico won independence from Spain in 1821.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn the background stands Mission San José de Tumacácori, one of Arizona’s oldest and most important landmarks. Founded in 1691 by Jesuit missionary Eusebio Francisco Kino, it became a cornerstone of faith and culture in the region. Under Mexican rule, Tumacácori remained a spiritual center for local families, even as reduced resources and Apache raids brought hardship. In 1752, Tubac was established as a presidio and later became part of the Mexican state of Sonora. Together, the mission and town reflected Mexico’s commitment to building strong communities in the far northern frontier.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the center stands a regal woman in an elegant 19th-century Mexican dress. Her embroidered skirt symbolizes the union of Indigenous, Spanish, and Mexican traditions that gave Arizona its roots. Around her, desert life flourishes with state symbols: the saguaro blossom blooms with resilience; the cactus wren sings with resourcefulness; and the two-tailed swallowtail drifts gracefully across the scene. A desert tortoise and javelina at her feet reflect endurance. Corn, chiles, and prickly pear honor the land’s generosity and the Mexican families who cultivated it.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbove, a Harris’s hawk soars through dramatic skies, symbolizing focus and harmony. Together, Tubac and Tumacácori remind us that Mexico’s presence shaped southern Arizona with faith, resilience, and community, a legacy still deeply felt today.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the heart of this scene is the enduring truth from Galatians 5:22–23: “The fruit of the Spirit is temperance.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Eclectic Coins","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53748069925236,"sku":"GBAZ1-100","price":862.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0962\/0357\/1572\/files\/pack_of_100_1_arizona_goldback_1_1000_oz_24k_gold_foil_aurum_note.avif?v=1765766898","url":"https:\/\/eclectic-coins.com\/products\/arizona-1-goldback-100","provider":"Eclectic Coins","version":"1.0","type":"link"}