Grand Lodge of the Valley of Mexico Medal (1962)
Prices updated: August 2026
Bronze · Masonic · 1962
Bronze · Masonic · 1962
How much is the coin Grand Lodge of the Valley of Mexico Medal (1962) worth?
The market value of the coin Grand Lodge of the Valley of Mexico Medal (1962) 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
This bronze medal, of the Masonic chapter, corresponds to the Grand Lodge of the Valley of Mexico and dates from 1962. Freemasonry had a notable presence in Mexico, with influence in the political life of the 19th century and the beginnings of the 20th.
The grand lodges grouped together the Masonic lodges of a region and issued their own medals and insignia for their members and events. The one of the Valley of Mexico operated in the country's capital, one of the historic centers of national Masonic activity.
Cataloged by Grove as M-36b, the piece belongs to the category of Masonic medals, a particular chapter of Mexican medal-making with its own symbolism of squares, compasses, and letters. These issues were commissioned to specialized workshops that served the orders of the various obediences and lodges.
Description
The Gran Logia del Valle de México medal, struck in 1962, is a commemorative piece celebrating one of the country's most important Masonic institutions. It is a compact-format bronze medal, appreciated by collectors interested in the history of Mexico's twentieth-century lodges.
Being bronze, its value comes not from the metal but from the commemorative side: the event it celebrates, its age, and demand among collectors of the subject. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what determine the price. The piece measures 29.06 millimeters in diameter and weighs 9.98 grams.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the subject and condition.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates the Gran Logia del Valle de México, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and 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 #M-36b.
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