Benito Juárez Medal. Centennial of Death (1972)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Notable figures · 1972
Silver · Notable figures · 1972
How much is the coin Benito Juárez Medal. Centennial of Death (1972) worth?
The market value of the coin Benito Juárez Medal. Centennial of Death (1972) 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?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Historical context
This silver medal honors Benito Juárez on the centennial of his death, which occurred on July 18, 1872, so the piece was issued in 1972.
Juárez, the Benemérito de las Américas, is one of the most venerated figures in Mexican history. President during the War of Reform and the resistance against the French intervention, he embodied the defense of the republic, the secular state, and the rule of law. His phrase about respect for the rights of others being peace is part of the national ideology.
The centennial of his death, in 1972, was widely commemorated by the government of Luis Echeverría. The piece belongs to the chapter of historical-figure medals. The Casa de Moneda de México was the natural home for these issues honoring one of the country's great heroes.
Description
The "Benito Juárez. Centenario luctuoso" medal was struck in 1972. It is made of silver, measures 39.98 mm in diameter, weighs 32.27 grams, and was struck in Mexico.
Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (32.27 grams). Above that, what drives the price up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Benito Juárez. Centenario luctuoso). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than a mishandled one.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Benito Juárez. Centenario luctuoso," 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.
Explore more pieces in the Mexican numismatics catalog and learn to read the marks in the guide on how to identify Mexican mints.
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