Benito Juarez Medal (FLORET)

The Benito Juarez Medal (FLORET) was struck in 1867 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: A. FLORET G.
 * Obverse Design:
 * Reverse Design:
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 48mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1867
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. On the field an inscription in seven lines, AL | C° PRESIDENTE | BENITO JUAREZ | EN SU VUELTA | A SN LUIS POTOSI | FEBRERO DE. | 1867. [Freely, To President Benito Juarez on his return to (?) San Luis Potosi, February, 1867.] The sixth line is curved. Below the inscription are three small rosettes, joined together by a line, and at the bottom A. FLORET G. (the engraver's name.)

Reverse. At the top a liberty cap emitting rays which nearly cover the field. In the field the Mexican eagle standing upon a nopal of nine leaves, rooted upon a rock ; to the left a branch of oak, and to the right a branch of laurel ; below all is a trophy of flags and arms. Upon a small guidon is seen the date 1810 (the commencement of the revolutionary period).