Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza Medal. Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza (1870)
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Silver · Notable figures · 1870
Silver · Notable figures · 1870
How much is the coin Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza Medal. Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza (1870) worth?
The market value of the coin Gral. Ignacio Zaragoza Medal. Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza (1870) 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
Silver medal of the Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza, dedicated to General Ignacio Zaragoza in 1870, among the pieces of figures and of the mutualist movement.
The mutualist societies of the era often adopted the name of national heroes as an emblem of their values. Ignacio Zaragoza, architect of the victory of May 5, 1862 over the French, was an ideal figure: he embodied patriotism, sacrifice, and the defense of sovereignty.
This piece combines the tribute to the hero with the identity of a mutual aid society that bore his name. It reflects how the nascent Mexican worker and artisan movement appropriated the civic symbols of the Reforma and the resistance against the French Intervention to give itself identity and prestige.
Description
The medal of General Ignacio Zaragoza, issued by the Sociedad Ignacio Zaragoza in 1870, honors the Mexican military officer who led the victory of the fifth of May in Puebla. Struck in silver just a few years after that feat, it is a historical piece that keeps alive the memory of one of the country's most beloved heroes.
It is a silver medal 28.04 millimeters in diameter and 6.19 grams in weight. Since it is made of precious metal, its value starts from a floor: the silver content contributed by those 6.19 grams. Above that, what drives its price up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the figure it commemorates. 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 pays tribute to General Ignacio Zaragoza and to the Society that issued it, 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 ever 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 #P-386a.
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