City of Mexico. El Seminario Tridentino Medal (1809)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Notable figures · 1809
Silver · Notable figures · 1809
How much is the coin City of Mexico. El Seminario Tridentino Medal (1809) worth?
The market value of the coin City of Mexico. El Seminario Tridentino Medal (1809) 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 from 1809, engraved by José M. Guerrero, commemorates the proclamation of Fernando VII promoted by the Tridentine Seminary of Mexico City, the institution that trained the clergy according to the mandates of the Council of Trent. Although the king was proclaimed in 1808, the oaths of the corporations extended into 1809.
The seminary's participation is a reminder that recognizing the king was also a religious act: he was sworn as sovereign by the grace of God. The powerful and cultured Church of New Spain trained in these seminaries the priests who administered the spiritual life of the viceroyalty.
José M. Guerrero, a prolific engraver in the capital after Gil's death, gave shape to this well-sized silver piece. The oaths of 1808-1809 mobilized all the ecclesiastical and educational institutions of the viceroyalty in homage to the captive king, at a moment when the crisis of the Spanish monarchy was opening, without anyone fully realizing it, the road to Independence.
Description
The "Ciudad de México. El Seminario Tridentino" medal was struck in 1809. It is made of silver, measures 46.64 mm in diameter and 41.37 grams, the work of the engraver José M. Guerrero. In specialized catalogs it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, I #F-33.
Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (41.37 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, the small size of the issue, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Ciudad de México. El Seminario Tridentino). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth quite a bit more than one that has been handled.
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 motif. It commemorates "Ciudad de México. El Seminario Tridentino," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and 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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