Independence of Brazil Medal. 100th Anniversary (1922)

In 1922 the centennial of Brazil's Independence was commemorated, a hundred years since the South American country's separation from Portugal in 1822. Mexico, eager to strengthen ties with the Latin American nations after the Revolution, took part in the celebrations.

This bronze medal of 1922 marks that anniversary. In the post-revolutionary period, Mexico sought to project a new international image and reinforce its role in the community of American nations, participating in shared commemorations of the continent.

The piece is testimony to Mexican cultural diplomacy in the 1920s. It documents how Mexico, barely emerged from its own revolution, built bridges toward other Latin American nations, in a gesture of continental solidarity that the medallic art of the period captured well.

The medal for the Centennial of the Independence of Brazil, struck in 1922, is a commemorative piece that celebrates one hundred years of Brazilian emancipation. Made of bronze, at 50.9 millimeters in diameter and 52.16 grams in weight, it is an object coveted by collectors interested in early-20th-century historical issues.

As a bronze medal, its value comes not from the metal but from its commemorative character: the event it celebrates, its age, and demand among those who collect pieces of this theme. Condition and the rarity of the issue are what determine the final price.

How to identify and value this medal

1. Confirm the metal. It is bronze; its value depends on the theme and condition.
2. Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates the centennial of the Independence of Brazil, which 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.

For the collector, this piece is cataloged as Grove, Medals of México, II #444b. Explore more pieces in the Mexican numismatics catalog and learn to read the marks in the guide on how to identify Mexican mints.