Ciudad de Mexico Medal. 600th Anniversary (1925)
Prices updated: August 2026
Gold · 1925
Gold · 1925
How much is the coin Ciudad de Mexico Medal. 600th Anniversary (1925) worth?
The market value of the coin Ciudad de Mexico Medal. 600th Anniversary (1925) 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
In 1925 an anniversary of Mexico City was commemorated, linked to the founding of the ancient México-Tenochtitlan by the Mexica, following the historical tradition of the great capital's origin on the lake of Texcoco.
This imposing gold medal celebrates that anniversary of the city. In the post-revolutionary period, Mexico proudly reclaimed its Indigenous past as the root of national identity, and the founding of Tenochtitlan was exalted as the mythic origin of the capital.
Its considerable weight in gold makes this piece one of the most notable in Mexican medallic art of the period. It is testimony to the cultural nationalism of the 1920s, which reclaimed Mexico's pre-Hispanic roots and celebrated them with commemorative pieces of great value.
Description
The "Ciudad de México. 600 Aniversario" medal, struck in 1925, is an imposing commemorative gold piece that celebrates six centuries of one of the oldest and most emblematic cities on the continent. With its 117.61 grams of gold and 50.05 millimeters in diameter, it is an object of great presence and weight, both material and historical, much prized by those who collect Mexican medals.
Being a gold medal, its value has a clear floor: the precious-metal content of 117.61 grams. Above that, what lifts it is condition, the short run of the issue, and interest in the theme it commemorates. A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been handled.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is gold; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates the 600th anniversary of Mexico City, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleanings, with 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. For the collector, this medal is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, II #450.
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