Miguel Hidalgo Medal (1880)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Notable figures · 1880
Silver · Notable figures · 1880
How much is the coin Miguel Hidalgo Medal (1880) worth?
The market value of the coin Miguel Hidalgo Medal (1880) 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.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Historical context
Silver medal dedicated to Miguel Hidalgo in 1880, engraved by A. Flores, in homage to the Father of the Nation.
Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla (1753-1811) began the struggle for Independence with the Cry of Dolores in 1810. A village priest turned leader, he headed the popular uprising that, after his death, others continued until Independence was achieved in 1821. He is the central figure of the Mexican civic pantheon.
Struck during the Porfiriato, when the cult of the national heroes was being institutionalized with monuments and ceremonies, this piece pays homage to the initiator of Independence. It documents how Mexican medal-making perpetuated the memory of Hidalgo, whose name and effigy became permanent symbols of national identity and of the origin of the nation.
Description
The 1880 Miguel Hidalgo medal pays tribute to the father of Mexican Independence in an elegant silver piece, the work of engraver A. Flores G. His portrait and the historical weight of the figure make it an object highly prized by those who collect commemorative medallic art of 19th-century Mexico.
Struck in silver, it measures 41.76 millimeters in diameter and weighs 37.18 grams. Being a precious metal, its value has a clear floor given by the silver content, but what really makes it rise is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates. A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than a handled one.
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 commemorates Miguel Hidalgo, 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, its catalog reference is Grove, Medals of México, II #P-212a.
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