Mexico City Medal. Carlos IV (1789)
Prices updated: August 2026
Bronze · Proclamation and oath · 1789
Bronze · Proclamation and oath · 1789
How much is the coin Mexico City Medal. Carlos IV (1789) worth?
The market value of the coin Mexico City Medal. Carlos IV (1789) 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 bronze medal from 1789 commemorates the proclamation of Carlos IV in Mexico City, capital of the viceroyalty. On the death of Carlos III in late 1788, the capital organized a solemn ceremony of allegiance in 1789, led by the viceroy and the City Council, with the classic parade of the royal standard through the streets.
The reverse of these capital pieces usually shows the coat of arms of Mexico City with the legend declaring it a testimony of loyalty. The obverse presents the bust of the new king, whose reign (1788-1808) would coincide with the turbulent era of the French Revolution and the Napoleonic wars.
The bronze version was usually intended for collection or exhibition examples, as opposed to the silver reserved for ceremonial distribution. These proclamation medals were the visible face of a political pact: the city acknowledged the king and the king, in return, confirmed its privileges and charters.
Description
The Ciudad de México. Carlos IV medal is a commemorative piece struck in 1789 to celebrate the proclamation of the new Spanish monarch in the capital of New Spain. It is a direct testament to one of the most solemn ceremonies of the viceroyalty, when Mexico City swore loyalty to Charles IV, and today it is sought by collectors passionate about the history of New Spain.
It is made of bronze, measures 38.88 millimeters in diameter, and weighs 22.92 grams. Like any bronze medal, its value comes not from the metal but from what it commemorates: the event it celebrates, its viceregal-era age, and demand among enthusiasts of the subject. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what set the price, so it is worth checking that it has no scratches or harsh cleaning and that it keeps its natural patina. The original case and certificate, if it once had them, add collector value.
For the collector, this medal is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, I #C-9a. You can 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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