CVC & Collectables presents a beautifully preserved 1967 silver commemorative medal marking the 50th anniversary of the Mexican Navy (La Marina Nacional). Certified NGC MS 63 and cataloged as Grove-959a, this large-format medal was issued by the Casa de Moneda de México and showcases a striking dual-ship design that celebrates both historical and modern naval strength.
Medal Highlights:
- Issuer: Mexico – Casa de Moneda de México
- Date: 1967
- Commemoration: 50th Anniversary of the Mexican Navy (1917–1967)
- Catalog Reference: Grove-959a
- Metal: Silver
- Weight: ~25 g
- Diameter: 37.8 mm
- Grade: NGC MS 63
- Edge: Plain
Obverse:
Depicts an early 20th-century sailing ship in full sail, representing Mexico’s naval origins. Inscribed:
LA MARINA NACIONAL · 50 ANIV · 1917–1967
Reverse:
Features a modern naval frigate cruising through stylized waves, symbolizing technological progress and the Navy’s modernization.
Collectibility:
Silver commemoratives like Grove-959a are scarce in mint state, and few examples have been certified above MS 62. This NGC MS 63 specimen displays satiny luster with excellent detail, making it a standout for collectors of Mexican silver, naval commemoratives, or modern Latin American medals. Find more alike here!
