El Consejo del Estado Medal (1823)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1823
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1823
How much is the coin El Consejo del Estado Medal (1823) worth?
The market value of the coin El Consejo del Estado Medal (1823) 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
Medal of proclamation and oath of the Council of State, struck in 1823 and engraved by Francisco Gordillo. Of good size and weight, it is one of the most imposing pieces of the Empire series.
The Council of State was an advisory body to the emperor, made up of notables who counseled him on matters of government. Its oath medal reflected the commitment of the high imperial bureaucracy to Iturbide, precisely in the year the regime was beginning to falter.
In 1823, the republican opposition, catalyzed by the Plan de Casa Mata, led to Iturbide's abdication. This piece documents the institutional apparatus of the First Empire in its final months, when the dream of a Mexican monarchy was fading to make way for the Republic.
Description
The El Consejo del Estado medal, struck in 1823, is a silver testament to the early years of independent Mexico, when the nation was only just defining its institutions. Engraved by Francisco Gordillo, it brings together the symbolic weight of what it commemorates and the quality of handcrafted work made in an era of great change.
This piece is made of silver, measures 45 millimeters in diameter, and weighs 52.51 grams. Being silver, its value has a clear floor: its precious metal content. Above that, what drives it up is its condition, the small size of the issue, and interest in the historical subject it celebrates. 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 silver; weigh it to estimate its fine metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates El Consejo del Estado, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleanings, with a 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 #15a.
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