Vidriera Monterrey, S.A. Medal (1959)

This gilt bronze medal, from the commercial chapter, commemorates Vidriera Monterrey, S.A., one of the flagship companies of the powerful Monterrey industrial group, a pioneer in the manufacture of glass and containers in the country.

Monterrey was the great industrial capital of northern Mexico, and firms like Vidriera Monterrey, founded in the early 20th century, led that surge. By 1959 the glass group was already a benchmark of the national manufacturing sector, a symbol of the entrepreneurial drive of the northeast.

Cataloged by Grove as B-211bp, the piece belongs to the commercial medals, which document anniversaries and achievements of Mexican companies. These strikes were commissioned to medal workshops that handled corporate orders, leaving a record of the country's industrial life.

The "Vidriera Monterrey, S.A" medal, struck in 1959, commemorates one of the most emblematic industrial companies of northern Mexico, and today it is a piece appreciated among collectors of regional and industrial themes. It is made of gilt bronze, measures 38.34 millimeters in diameter, and weighs 27.04 grams.

As a gilt bronze medal, its value does not come from the metal but from the commemorative: the event it celebrates, its age, and demand among collectors of the subject. Condition and the rarity of the issue rule the price.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is gilt bronze; its value depends on the subject and the condition.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "Vidriera Monterrey, S.A," and that defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleanings, with a natural patina.
4. 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 #B-211bp.