Large Mexican Medal-Is It Silver? Catalogue Reference?

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oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 5:50 pm This large Mexican medal has a diameter of 61 millimeters and weighs 77.9 grams. The question is whether it is silver or just silver plated. The edge is smooth, but the fields have a grainy look although the medal itself is well done. One of our members had a catalogue of mexican medals, but I cannot yet locate anything on the internet. Neither I nor the owner bought this as silver, in case anyone is wondering. Report this Post to the Staff

nss-52 Moderator United States 54281 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 6:38 pm I do have an image of this medal in my archives, but no other details. It is not in Frank Grove's book of Mexican medals. Interesting note, both medals have the same Cud on the obverse at about 11:00. Show your financial support of the Coin Community Family (click here) See my topic on Mexican Numismatic Medals (click here) Report this Post to the Staff
Coinfrog Bedrock of the Community United States 94367 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 6:46 pm Mexico, 1960? Surely it's silver. Report this Post to the Staff
joewobblie Valued Member United States 238 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 6:48 pm an't help much but perhaps a little. Here is one on ebay - not silver - and I could not find it in my Grove book "Medals of Mexico" https://www.ebay.com/itm/403732954322 Report this Post to the Staff
oriole Pillar of the Community Canada 5239 Posts	Posted 03/16/2023 7:19 pm @coinfrog, I too thought that it was surely silver, but the sigma analyzer said otherwise, although I am aware that they can be finicky dealing with non-standard items. That ebay listing in copper with the same diameter and same Cud is even more suggestive of a plated item. I am going to try a density test if I can find a suitable container. Report this Post to the Staff
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