Guadalajara, El Colegio Tridentino Medal (1809)
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Bronze · Proclamation and oath · 1809
Bronze · Proclamation and oath · 1809
How much is the coin Guadalajara, El Colegio Tridentino Medal (1809) worth?
The market value of the coin Guadalajara, El Colegio Tridentino Medal (1809) 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 from 1809, engraved by Francisco Gordillo, commemorates the proclamation of Fernando VII promoted by the Tridentine College of Guadalajara, the seminary that trained the clergy of Nueva Galicia according to the mandates of the Council of Trent. Although the king was proclaimed in 1808, the institutions' oaths extended into 1809.
The seminary's participation is a reminder that recognizing the king was also a religious act: he was sworn as sovereign by the grace of God. Guadalajara, capital of western New Spain, had an intense ecclesiastical and educational life.
New Spain had sworn fidelity to Fernando VII in absentia, against the usurper Joseph Bonaparte imposed by Napoleon. José M. Guerrero, Gordillo, and other engravers gave shape to these commemorative pieces. The participation of the seminaries in the oaths of 1808-1809 shows how the crisis of the monarchy, the prelude to Independence, mobilized the institutions of religious learning of the viceroyalty in homage to the captive king.
Description
The "Guadalajara, El Colegio Tridentino" medal was struck in 1809. It is made of bronze, measures 36 mm in diameter and 20.94 grams, minted in Mexico, the work of the engraver Francisco Gordillo. In specialized catalogs it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, I #F-52b.
As a bronze medal, its value comes not from the metal but from the commemorative aspect: the event it celebrates, its age (viceregal period), and demand among collectors of the subject. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what drive the price.
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 motif. It commemorates "Guadalajara, El Colegio Tridentino," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and 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.
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