Porfirio Díaz Medal. Comercio de Toluca (1897)
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Brass · Notable figures · 1897
Brass · Notable figures · 1897
How much is the coin Porfirio Díaz Medal. Comercio de Toluca (1897) worth?
The market value of the coin Porfirio Díaz Medal. Comercio de Toluca (1897) 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
The merchants of Mexican cities expressed their allegiance to the Porfirian regime with medals dedicated to Porfirio Díaz. Toluca, capital of the State of Mexico and a commercial hub near the capital, had an active merchant guild that took part in this culture of tribute.
This 1897 brass medal was struck by the merchants of Toluca in honor of president Porfirio Díaz. The merchants, who benefited from the regime's order and economic expansion, thus showed their support for Díaz.
The piece belongs to the figures category. It bears witness to the bond between political power and economic sectors during the Porfiriato, when stability favored business and business, in turn, sustained the cult of the presidential figure.
Description
The Porfirio Díaz. Comercio de Toluca medal, struck in 1897, is a small testament to Toluca's commercial boom during the Porfiriato, when merchant associations paid tribute to the president in commemorative pieces like this one. It is an issue sought after among collectors of Porfirian subjects.
Struck in brass, it measures 26.14 millimeters in diameter and weighs 4.59 grams. In this type of piece the value comes not from the metal but from its commemorative nature: the event it celebrates, its age within the 1821-1910 era, and demand among collectors. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what set the price, so it is worth checking that it has no scratches or harsh cleaning and that it keeps its natural patina. If it retains its original case or certificate, it adds 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 #P-115b.
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