Seminario Conciliar de Yucatán Medal

This medal belongs to the Conciliar Seminary of Yucatán, the institution devoted to the formation of the Catholic clergy in the peninsula. The conciliar seminaries, born of the reforms of the Council of Trent, were centers of religious and humanistic education with strong weight in the cultural life of their regions.

Like other seminaries, it struck medals to reward the merit of its students or as an institutional emblem. The piece attests to the importance of ecclesiastical formation in Yucatán, a region of deep Catholic tradition.

Cataloged by Grove among the school and merit pieces, and struck in bronze, it has no recorded year. Its value lies in the link to a Yucatecan educational institution and in the religious and academic iconography that distinguishes it.

The "Seminario Conciliar de Yucatán" medal is part of the Mexican numismatic heritage. It is made of bronze, measures 38.91 mm in diameter, and weighs 21.39 grams. In the specialized catalog it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, II #S-414b.

As a bronze medal, its value comes not from the metal but from the commemorative side: the event it celebrates, its age (no era), and demand among collectors of the theme. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what rule the price.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the theme and condition.
2. Read the legend and motif. It commemorates "Seminario Conciliar de Yucatán," which defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleanings, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and certificate if it had them: they add collection value.

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