Battle of May 4, 1862 Medal (1862)
Prices updated: August 2026
Bronze · Decorations · 1862
Bronze · Decorations · 1862
How much is the coin Battle of May 4, 1862 Medal (1862) worth?
The market value of the coin Battle of May 4, 1862 Medal (1862) 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.
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Historical context
Bronze decoration medal of the Battle of May 4, 1862, engraved by S. Navalón, commemorating the actions preceding the famous day of May 5.
On May 4, 1862, the combats around Puebla began, as the French forces advanced toward the city. The next day, the Mexican army under Ignacio Zaragoza would achieve the historic victory over the troops of the Second French Empire.
This piece honors those who took part in those first actions of the defense of Puebla. Together with the medals of May 5, it forms part of the set honoring Mexican resistance against the French Intervention, one of the most remembered episodes of the struggle for national sovereignty in the midst of the 19th century.
Description
The "Batalla del 4 de mayo de 1862" medal was struck in 1862. It is made of bronze, measures 25.86 mm in diameter, weighs 6.91 grams, was struck in Mexico, and is the work of the engraver S. Navalón G.. In the specialized catalog it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, III #D-173b.
As a bronze medal, its value does not come from the metal but from the commemorative: the event it celebrates, its age (1821-1910 period), and demand among collectors of the theme. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what drive the price.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the theme and the condition.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Batalla del 4 de mayo de 1862," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with a natural patina.
- Look for the case and the certificate if it had them: they add collector value.
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