CVC & Collectables presents this 1962 Mexico Cinco de Mayo Centennial Medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862. Struck in silver at the Mexico City Mint, this historic commemorative medal is cataloged as Grove-800a and certified NGC MS65.
Medal Highlights:
- Country: Mexico
- Year: 1962
- Type: Commemorative Medal
- Occasion: Centennial of the Battle of Puebla
- Mint: Mexico City Mint (Mo)
- Composition: Silver
- Reference: Grove-800a
- Grade: NGC MS65
- Obverse: Mexican national coat of arms depicting an eagle perched upon a cactus with a serpent in its beak, surrounded by ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
- Reverse: Battle of Puebla commemorative design featuring a mounted Mexican soldier, artillery and battlefield elements, with Puebla visible in the background. The inscriptions include HEROICA BATALLA DEL 5 DE MAYO DE 1862, PUEBLA, and CENTENARIO.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded MS65 by NGC.
Historical Significance:
Issued in 1962, this medal marked the centennial of the Battle of Puebla, where Mexican forces under General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated the invading French army on May 5, 1862. The victory became an enduring symbol of Mexican resistance and national pride and is the historical event commemorated by Cinco de Mayo.
The medal’s detailed reverse directly commemorates the battle, while the Mexican national arms on the opposite side reinforce its patriotic character.
Condition:
This example is certified NGC MS65, a Gem Mint State grade indicating strong overall eye appeal and excellent preservation with only minor imperfections consistent with the grade. Find more alike here!
