México Medal. Real Orden de María Luisa (1793)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Notable figures · 1793
Silver · Notable figures · 1793
How much is the coin México Medal. Real Orden de María Luisa (1793) worth?
The market value of the coin México Medal. Real Orden de María Luisa (1793) 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?
Browse the national directory of numismatic shops or the community forum to trade directly with other collectors.
Historical context
This medal from 1793, engraved by Geronimo Antonio Gil, commemorates the Royal Order of the Noble Ladies of Maria Luisa, the female distinction that King Charles IV created in 1792 in honor of his wife, Queen Maria Luisa of Parma. The order rewarded the ladies of the highest nobility of the monarchy.
That this decoration was commemorated with a medal engraved in Mexico by the chief engraver of the Mint shows how the affairs of the Spanish court echoed in the ceremonial life of the viceroyalty. New Spain followed the acts of the royal family closely.
Gil, founder of the Academy of San Carlos, brought his neoclassical mastery to this kind of courtly piece. With its fine format and weight, the medal stands apart from the popular town proclamations: it is a work of palatial rank, testimony to the artistic refinement the Zamora master had brought to the capital of New Spain.
Description
The "México. Real Orden de María Luisa" medal was struck in 1793. It is made of silver, measures 55.71 mm in diameter and weighs 87.82 grams, the work of the engraver Gerónimo Antonio Gil. In the specialized catalog it is referenced as Grove, Medals of México, I #C-265.
Being a silver medal, its value has a floor: the precious metal content (87.82 grams). Above that, what drives it up is the condition, the small size of the issue, and the interest in the theme it commemorates (México. Real Orden de María Luisa). A piece with no wear and its original case is worth considerably more than a handled one.
How to identify and value this medal
- Confirm the metal. It is silver; weigh it to estimate its fine metal content.
- Read the legend and the motif. It commemorates "México. Real Orden de María Luisa," which defines its historical interest.
- Check the condition. No scratches or harsh cleanings, with a 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.
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