Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma Medal (1874)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · 1874
Silver · 1874
How much is the coin Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma Medal (1874) worth?
The market value of the coin Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma Medal (1874) 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
A silver medal of the Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma, dated 1874, within the associative movement of liberal Mexico.
The name of this society evokes the Reform, the great liberal project led by Juarez that transformed the country with the Reform Laws and the Constitution of 1857. Many groups of the era adopted names that proclaimed their adherence to liberal ideals and to the memory of the struggle against conservatism and the Intervention.
This piece served as an emblem for the members of a group identified with those values. It reflects how, during the Restored Republic, liberalism permeated the associative and civic life of the country, and how civil societies appropriated the symbols of the Reform to affirm their political and social identity.
Description
The "Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma" medal was struck in 1874. It is made of silver, measures 31.34 mm in diameter and 10.58 grams, the work of the engraver D. P.. In specialized catalogs it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, II #196a.
Because it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (10.58 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, the small size of the issue, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth quite a bit 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 motif. It commemorates "Sociedad Amigos de su Reforma," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
- Look for the case and 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.
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