Querétaro Medal (1790)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Proclamations and oath · 1790
Silver · Proclamations and oath · 1790
How much is the coin Querétaro Medal (1790) worth?
The market value of the coin Querétaro Medal (1790) 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?
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Historical context
This 1790 medal commemorates the proclamation of Carlos IV in Querétaro, a strategic city of the Bajío and a crossroads between the capital and the northern provinces. After the death of Carlos III in 1788, the oath to the new king was celebrated in the provinces during 1789 and 1790.
Querétaro was a prosperous city, famous for its textile workshops, its convents and its role as a commercial hinge of the viceroyalty. Decades later it would be the cradle of the conspiracy that ignited the war of Independence, but in 1790 it was still a loyal city of New Spain paying homage to its sovereign.
With a good diameter and weight, this piece belongs to the provincial issues of a certain stature. Proclamation medals like this were the way each important city left a lasting record of its fidelity to the Crown, distributing them among notables during the oath festivities.
Description
The Querétaro medal of 1790 is a commemorative silver piece recalling this historic city in central Mexico, treasured by collectors for its age and its careful minting. At 45.45 millimeters in diameter and 39.19 grams in weight, it has the solid presence of the great medals of the late 18th century.
Being silver, its value starts from a clear floor: the precious-metal content of 39.19 grams. Above that, what drives it up is preservation, the short size of the issue, and interest in the theme it commemorates. A piece with no wear, 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 Querétaro, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the preservation. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with 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 medal is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, I #C-152.
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