Society of the Productive Classes Medal (1878)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Exhibitions · 1878
Silver · Exhibitions · 1878
How much is the coin Society of the Productive Classes Medal (1878) worth?
The market value of the coin Society of the Productive Classes Medal (1878) 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
Silver medal of the Sociedad Las Clases Productoras (Society of the Productive Classes), dated 1878, among the exhibition pieces.
The name "Las Clases Productoras" reflects the ideology of economic progress that animated the early Porfiriato: the exaltation of labor, industry, and agriculture as engines of national development. These societies organized exhibitions and rewarded outstanding producers and artisans.
This piece was awarded as a distinction at those promotional contests. It documents the spirit of the era, in which the motto "order and progress" translated into a push for production and the celebration of those who generated wealth. It reflects how the Mexico of the late 1870s bet on material development as a path toward modernity.
Description
The Sociedad Las Clases Productoras medal, struck in silver in 1878, is a testament to the rise of labor and trade associations in nineteenth-century Mexico. At 37.18 millimeters in diameter and 27.14 grams in weight, it celebrates a group that sought to dignify the country's productive classes, and today it is a piece much appreciated by those who collect Mexican commemorative medals.
Being made of silver, its value starts from a clear floor: the precious-metal content held in those 27.14 grams. From there, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates. A piece with no wear, with natural patina and its original case, is worth quite a bit more than one that has been mishandled or harshly cleaned.
To value it, it helps to confirm the metal by weighing it, read the legend and motif that define its historical interest, check the condition looking for scratches or improper cleaning, and verify whether it retains a case or certificate, which add collector value. In the specialized catalogs, this medal is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, II #E-232a. 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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