Ciudad de México Medal. El Arzobispo (1760)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1760
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1760
How much is the coin Ciudad de México Medal. El Arzobispo (1760) worth?
The market value of the coin Ciudad de México Medal. El Arzobispo (1760) 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?
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Historical context
This medal from 1760 commemorates the proclamation of Charles III promoted by the Archbishopric of Mexico, the highest ecclesiastical authority of the viceroyalty. When a new king ascended the throne, the New Spain Church joined the oaths with all its pomp: thanksgiving Masses, a Te Deum in the Cathedral, and medals handed out among the clergy and notables.
It is signed by F. Casanova, one of the engravers who worked in the capital during these 1760 ceremonies, when the artisans finally began to stamp their names on the pieces.
The archbishop's participation is a reminder that in the viceroyalty spiritual and temporal power walked together: recognizing the king was also a religious act, since he was considered sovereign by the grace of God. These ecclesiastical medals are among the most carefully made of the series, a reflection of the prestige of whoever commissioned them.
Description
The "Ciudad de México. El Arzobispo" medal was struck in 1760. It is made of silver, measures 41 mm in diameter and 27.91 grams, minted in Mexico, the work of engraver F. Casanova F.. In the specialized catalog it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, I #K-5.
As a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (27.91 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was and interest in the theme it commemorates (Ciudad de México. El Arzobispo). A piece without wear and with its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been tampered with.
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 "Ciudad de México. El Arzobispo," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, 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.
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