National Coat of Arms Medal. Uniface

This medal reproduces the Mexican National Coat of Arms in uniface format, that is, with a design on only one of its faces. The coat of arms, with the eagle devouring a serpent atop a nopal cactus, is one of the most important national symbols and traces its roots to the legend of the founding of Tenochtitlan.

Pieces bearing the National Coat of Arms were struck as a patriotic emblem, an institutional mark, or an element of other medals and coins. Their symbolic character makes them part of the national numismatic repertoire.

Struck in silver and of a very small format, it has no recorded year. Its value lies in representing the quintessential symbol of Mexican identity, present on coins, flags, and official documents, and in the piece's fine metal content.

The "Escudo Nacional. Unifaz" medal forms part of the Mexican numismatic heritage. It is made of silver, measures 15.79 mm in diameter and weighs 1.48 grams.

Since it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (1.48 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Escudo Nacional. Unifaz). 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

1. Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
2. Read the legend and the motif. Commemorating "Escudo Nacional. Unifaz" defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and the certificate if it ever had them: they add collector value.

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