San Luis Potosi Medal (1828)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Notable figures · 1828
Silver · Notable figures · 1828
How much is the coin San Luis Potosi Medal (1828) worth?
The market value of the coin San Luis Potosi Medal (1828) 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
Medal linked to San Luis Potosí and dated 1828, the work of the engraver José M. Guerrero. It corresponds to the early years of the federal Republic, when the empire of Iturbide had already fallen and Mexico was trying out its life as a republican nation under the Constitution of 1824.
San Luis Potosí was then an important mining and commercial center of the north-central region, a crossroads between the highlands and the northern provinces. The states of the young federation struck medals to commemorate figures, the swearing-in of governors, or local civic events.
This silver piece reflects the political vitality of that first republic, in which each state asserted its identity. It is testimony to a San Luis that was gaining weight in the national life of independent Mexico.
Description
The San Luis Potosí medal, struck in 1828, is a silver piece that commemorates this historic city in central Mexico and today draws collector interest for how early it was issued. Engraved by José M. Guerrero, it combines the appeal of precious metal with a motif rich in regional identity.
It is made of silver, measures 39.85 millimeters in diameter, and weighs 26.96 grams. Being a silver medal, its value starts from a floor set by the precious-metal content; above that, what lifts it is condition, the short run of the issue, and interest in the theme it commemorates. A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been handled.
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 San Luis Potosí, which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleanings, 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, II #73a.
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