Constitution of 1917 Medal. 50th Anniversary (1967)

This silver medal commemorates the 50th anniversary of the 1917 Constitution in 1967, the Magna Carta that still governs Mexico and that was the fruit of the Mexican Revolution.

Promulgated on February 5, 1917, in Querétaro, driven by Venustiano Carranza, the Constitution was a pioneer in the world for incorporating social rights, with articles such as Article 27 on the ownership of land and subsoil, and Article 123 on workers' rights.

Cataloged by Grove as 953a, this silver piece celebrates the half-century of that founding document of the contemporary Mexican State. Commemorating the constitution's fiftieth anniversary was a civic act of great significance. The Mexican Mint was responsible for these issues that honor the supreme law of the nation.

The "Constitución de 1917. 50 Aniversario" medal was struck in 1967. It is made of silver, measures 38.14 mm in diameter and weighs 23.9 grams, struck in Mexico. In the specialized catalog it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, II #953a.

Since it is a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious-metal content (23.9 grams). Above that, what drives it up is condition, how short the issue was, and interest in the subject it commemorates (Constitución de 1917. 50 Aniversario). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than one that has been handled.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine-metal content.
2. Read the legend and the motif. Commemorating "Constitución de 1917. 50 Aniversario" defines its historical interest.
3. Check the condition. No scratches or aggressive cleaning, with natural patina.
4. Look for the case and the certificate if it ever had them: they add collector value.

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