Pelagio de Labastida y Davalos Medal (1889)
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Silver · Notable figures · 1889
Silver · Notable figures · 1889
How much is the coin Pelagio de Labastida y Davalos Medal (1889) worth?
The market value of the coin Pelagio de Labastida y Davalos Medal (1889) 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
Pelagio Antonio de Labastida y Dávalos (1816-1891) was one of the most important ecclesiastical figures of 19th-century Mexico. As Archbishop of Mexico, he played a prominent role during the Reform, the French intervention, and the Second Empire, even joining the regency that offered the throne to Maximilian.
This 1889 silver medal commemorates him, probably around the end of his long life. Despite the clashes between the Church and the liberal State, during the Porfiriato there was a pragmatic coexistence that allowed ecclesiastical leaders to be honored.
Engraved by C. Ocampo G., the piece belongs to the medals of figures. It is testimony to the weight that the Catholic Church and its figures retained in Mexican public life even in liberal Mexico.
Description
The medal dedicated to Pelagio de Labastida y Dávalos, struck in silver in 1889, honors one of the most influential ecclesiastical and political figures of 19th-century Mexico. Engraved by C. Ocampo G., it combines the symbolic weight of its subject with the delicacy of the medallic craft of the era.
Struck in silver, it measures 30.66 millimeters in diameter and weighs 16.76 grams. Its value starts from the precious-metal content, but rises according to condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates. A piece with no wear, with natural patina and its original case, is worth considerably more than one that has been handled or aggressively cleaned.
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 Pelagio de Labastida y Dávalos, 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 cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, II #P-256a.
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