Casa de Moneda de México Medal. 450th Anniversary (1985)
Prices updated: August 2026
Brass · 1985
Brass · 1985
How much is the coin Casa de Moneda de México Medal. 450th Anniversary (1985) worth?
The market value of the coin Casa de Moneda de México Medal. 450th Anniversary (1985) 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
This medal celebrates the 450th anniversary of the Mexican Mint, the oldest mint in the Americas, founded by royal decree in 1535, when Antonio de Mendoza was viceroy. It was the first to strike coinage on the continent, and for centuries its workshops produced the silver that circulated across half the world.
Adding four hundred and fifty years to 1535 confirms the date of 1985. The occasion carried enormous weight for national numismatics, since it celebrated the institution that gave rise to Mexican coinage.
Struck in brass and of small module, it is one of several versions the Mint itself issued to commemorate its landmark anniversary.
Description
The "Casa de Moneda de México. 450 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1985. It is made of brass, measures 20.07 mm in diameter and weighs 4.34 grams, minted in Mexico.
As a brass medal, its value comes not from the metal but from the commemorative side: the event it celebrates, its age (1910-to-present 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
- Confirm the metal. It is brass; its value depends on the subject and condition.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Casa de Moneda de México. 450 Aniversario," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and certificate if it ever 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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