Scottish Freemasonry of Mexico Medal (1877)
Prices updated: August 2026
Bronze · Masonic · 1877
Bronze · Masonic · 1877
How much is the coin Scottish Freemasonry of Mexico Medal (1877) worth?
The market value of the coin Scottish Freemasonry of Mexico Medal (1877) 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
Bronze medal of La Masonería Escocesa de México (the Scottish Masonry of Mexico), dated 1877 and engraved by Peña, among the Masonic pieces.
Freemasonry had enormous influence on 19th-century Mexican politics. The Scottish and York rites were tied to the disputes between conservatives and liberals, and many heroes of the Reform belonged to lodges. The year 1877 marks the start of the Porfiriato, when Freemasonry remained an influential force.
These medals served as an emblem and means of identification for lodge members. The piece documents the weight of Freemasonry in the civic and political life of 19th-century Mexico, a discreet social network that linked much of the liberal elite and left its mark on the symbolism and medallic art of the era.
Description
The medal of La Masonería Escocesa de México, struck in 1877, is a commemorative piece celebrating one of the most influential Masonic currents in the country during the 19th century. The work of engraver Peña, it sums up in bronze the historical interest of the 1821-1910 era and remains much sought after among collectors of the subject.
It is made of bronze, measures 34.57 millimeters in diameter and weighs 16.08 grams. Like any bronze medal, its value does not come from the metal but from the commemorative side: the event it celebrates, its age, and demand among collectors. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what set the price.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the subject and the condition.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "La Masonería Escocesa de México," 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. For the collector, this medal is referenced in the catalog as Grove, Medals of México, II #M-38b.
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