Battle of April 2, 1867 Medal

This medal commemorates the Battle of April 2, 1867, one of the decisive confrontations in the struggle against the Second Empire of Maximilian. That day, the republican forces under the command of Porfirio Díaz took the city of Puebla, a key triumph in the advance toward the restoration of the Republic.

The victory of April 2 paved the way for the fall of the Empire a few months later, with the taking of Querétaro and the execution of Maximilian in June 1867. The date became a patriotic anniversary, especially associated with the figure of Porfirio Díaz.

Cataloged by Grove among the decorations and struck in bronze, it has no recorded year, but its theme links it to the events of 1867. Its value lies in representing a decisive military episode of the republican triumph over the intervention and the Empire.

The "Batalla del 2 de abril de 1867" medal is part of the Mexican numismatic heritage. It is made of bronze, measures 23.39 mm in diameter and weighs 7.17 grams, struck in Mexico. In specialized catalogs it appears referenced as Grove, Medals of México, III #D-205b.

As a bronze medal, its value comes not from the metal but from what it commemorates: the event it celebrates, its age (1821-1910 era), and demand among collectors of the subject. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what set the price.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the subject and condition.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Batalla del 2 de abril de 1867," which defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with a natural patina.
4. Look for the case and certificate if it had them: they add collector value.

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