"A la juventud estudiosa" Medal. Maximiliano
Prices updated: August 2026
Bronze · Merit and sports
Bronze · Merit and sports
How much is the coin "A la juventud estudiosa" Medal. Maximiliano worth?
The market value of the coin "A la juventud estudiosa" Medal. Maximiliano is not yet documented with enough data to give a firm range. Weigh and measure your piece, compare it against the specifications, and check the forum for a second opinion.
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?
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Historical context
This school medal was awarded to studious youth and is associated with the Second Empire of Maximilian, the monarchical government that ruled part of Mexico between 1864 and 1867. During that brief period, merit distinctions were maintained and created, including those of an educational nature.
The study medals of the imperial period fall within the tradition of academic prizes, with the peculiarity of being tied to an ephemeral and singular regime. The Empire ended in 1867 with the fall of Maximilian, executed by firing squad in Querétaro.
Catalogued by Grove among the school pieces and struck in bronze by the engraver S. Navalón, it has no recorded year. Its value lies in representing the recognition of study within the context of the Second Empire, one of the most peculiar episodes in Mexican history.
Description
The A la juventud estudiosa medal is a piece from the Second Mexican Empire, the period when Maximilian of Habsburg ruled as emperor. It was created as an award for the academic merit of students and young people, and it was struck in bronze, silver, and gold. This example is the bronze one.
What it shows
The obverse carries the bust of Maximilian in profile facing right, bearded, surrounded by the legend MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR DE MÉXICO. Below the cut of the neck appear the engravers' signatures. The reverse presents a laurel wreath formed by two branches tied with a bow at the base; the center is left plain, meant for engraving the name of the honoree, and the legend HONOR A LA JUVENTUD ESTUDIOSA runs around it.
Context
The award was instituted toward the end of 1865, within the brief imperial government. The laurel, a classical symbol of triumph, and the open field for the name confirm that this was a medal of individual recognition, not a circulating coin.
Value and collecting
Like any medal, it was never legal tender: it has no denomination and was never used to make payments. Its value is set by condition, metal, and interest in the numismatics of the Second Empire. It weighs 41.02 g and measures 45.57 mm in diameter. To locate examples or request an appraisal, check the store directory, and if you want to compare details or pieces engraved with different names, the forum is a good place to start.
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