Córdoba Medal (1760)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1760
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1760
How much is the coin Córdoba Medal (1760) worth?
The market value of the coin Córdoba Medal (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
Struck in 1760, this piece is part of the oath ceremonies for Charles III, the king who reached the Spanish throne in 1759 and who gave his name to a period of deep reforms across the empire. When the succession became known, the towns of New Spain celebrated their own proclamation with public festivities and commemorative medals.
It comes from Córdoba, the Veracruz town founded in 1618 and famous for its sugarcane and tobacco plantations in the fertile climate of the Gulf slope. Its participation in the oaths shows how even medium-sized towns wanted to leave a record of their loyalty to the monarch.
These proclamation medals were the vehicle by which each community joined, on its own scale, the great imperial act of recognizing the new king. Handed out among notables during the festivities, they served as a lasting testimony of fidelity to the Crown.
Description
The Córdoba medal, struck in 1760, is a silver testament to the New Spain commemorative tradition and a piece coveted by those who collect historical Mexican medals. At just 32 millimeters in diameter and 12.3 grams in weight, it condenses a fragment of the colonial past into a pocket-sized format.
As a silver medal, its value has a clear floor: the precious-metal content of 12.3 grams. Above that floor, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was and interest in the theme it commemorates. A piece without wear, with natural patina and its original case, is worth considerably more than one that has been tampered with or aggressively cleaned.
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 Córdoba, 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. For the collector, this medal is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, I #K-17.
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