CVC & Collectables presents this 1962 Mexico Cinco de Mayo Centennial Medal commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, the celebrated May 5, 1862 Mexican victory over French forces. Struck in silver at the Mexico City Mint, this impressive commemorative medal is cataloged as Grove-800a and certified PCGS MS67.
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: PCGS MS67
- Obverse: Mexican national coat of arms featuring the eagle perched upon a cactus with a serpent in its beak, surrounded by ESTADOS UNIDOS MEXICANOS.
- Reverse: Detailed Battle of Puebla scene featuring a mounted Mexican soldier with battlefield imagery, the city of Puebla in the background, and the inscriptions HEROICA BATALLA DEL 5 DE MAYO DE 1862, PUEBLA, and CENTENARIO.
- Certification: Professionally authenticated and graded MS67 by PCGS, indicating an exceptionally well-preserved Mint State example.
Historical Significance:
The medal was issued in 1962 to mark the centennial of the Battle of Puebla, fought on May 5, 1862. Mexican forces commanded by General Ignacio Zaragoza defeated a larger and better-equipped French army near Puebla, creating one of the most celebrated military victories in Mexican history.
The anniversary became the foundation of Cinco de Mayo, commemorating Mexican resistance and the victory at Puebla. The medal’s reverse directly honors the battle with its mounted soldier, artillery, and Puebla imagery.
Condition:
Certified PCGS MS67, this example ranks at the high end of the Mint State grading scale. The MS67 designation indicates outstanding preservation with strong original quality and only minor imperfections permitted at this grade level. Find more alike here!
