Venustiano Carranza Medal (1959)
Prices updated: August 2026
Gold · Notable figures · 1959
Gold · Notable figures · 1959
How much is the coin Venustiano Carranza Medal (1959) worth?
The market value of the coin Venustiano Carranza Medal (1959) 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 gold medal honors Venustiano Carranza, one of the great protagonists of the Mexican Revolution. Carranza led the constitutionalist movement and was the main driver of the Constitution of 1917, as well as president of Mexico between 1917 and 1920.
As First Chief of the Constitutionalist Army, Carranza gave legal form to the Revolution and laid the foundations of the State that emerged from it. His figure occupies a central place in the history of contemporary Mexico, despite the tragic end of his life at Tlaxcalantongo in 1920.
Cataloged by Grove as P-45, this piece belongs to the chapter of medals of historical figures. Striking it in gold underscored the rank of national hero that was accorded to him. The Mexican Mint was the natural house for these issues that honor the builders of modern Mexico.
Description
The Venustiano Carranza medal, struck in gold in 1959, pays tribute to one of the central figures of the Mexican Revolution and the father of the Constitution of 1917. At just 28.52 millimeters in diameter and 16.6 grams of precious metal, it is a small piece but loaded with historical weight, much appreciated by those who collect memorabilia of Mexican national heroes.
Being a gold medal, its value starts from a clear floor: the fine-metal content, those 16.6 grams. From there, what pushes it higher is condition, the small size of the issue, and interest in the figure it commemorates. A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been handled or harshly cleaned.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is gold; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates Venustiano Carranza, 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 #P-45.
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