1910 Mexican Independence Proclamation Centennial Medal. Silver. 90.14 mm. 236.2 grams. .925 fine. By Tiffany & Co. Grove-382a. Extremely Fine. Obv: Victorious Liberty with torch and sword stands before mountain peaks, inscription ALIS VOLAT PROPRIIS below. Rev: Oak and laurel wreath encloses eight-line Independence Proclamation inscription. Edge: STERLING. Pleasing pearl gray surfaces with darker tones highlighting the major devices. There is a small test mark, not visible from the front or back, on the edge at 1 oclock. The revolution against Spanish rule began Sept. 16, 1810, with Father Miguel Hidalgo Grito de Dolores, the Cry of Dolores. Though defeated in 1811 and shot by the Spaniards, Hidalgo is revered as the Father of Mexican Independence. From the Richard Jewell Collection.
