Puebla. Executive Palace Medal (1891)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · 1891
Silver · 1891
How much is the coin Puebla. Executive Palace Medal (1891) worth?
The market value of the coin Puebla. Executive Palace Medal (1891) 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 government palaces were emblematic buildings where state authority was concentrated, and their construction or remodeling was celebrated as a sign of the material progress of the Porfiriato. Puebla, one of the country's most important cities, saw intense construction activity in those years.
This silver medal of 1891 commemorates the Palacio Ejecutivo of Puebla, seat of state power. During the government of Porfirio Díaz, endowing the capitals with worthy buildings was part of the modernization project that sought to project order and grandeur.
The piece is part of the local medallic art that documented the public works of the states. It is a testament to the pride with which the Puebla authorities celebrated their government architecture at the height of the Porfirian boom.
Description
The Puebla. Palacio Ejecutivo medal, struck in silver in 1891, is a commemorative piece that pays tribute to one of the most representative buildings of Puebla's political power. At barely 24.3 millimeters in diameter and 7.03 grams, it combines the appeal of precious metal with the historical value of a 19th-century issue.
Being silver, its value has a natural floor: its fine metal content (7.03 grams). Above that, what drives it up is its condition, the small size of the issue, and interest in the subject it commemorates. A piece with no wear, a 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 the Palacio Ejecutivo of Puebla, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleanings, with a natural patina.
- Look for the case and the 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 piece is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, II #264a.
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