1821 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Mexico with crown)

The 1821 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Mexico with crown) was struck in 1821 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: F. Guerrero
 * Obverse Design: Inscription in seven lines
 * Reverse Design: A Mexican eagle
 * Edge: Plain
 * Weight: 17.56 grams
 * Diameter: 34mm
 * Composition: Gold
 * Date Minted: 1821
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Inscription in seven lines MEJICO | EN LA SOLEMNE. | PROCLAMACION | DE LA INDEPENDEN- | CIA DEL IMPERIO | A 27 DE OCTUBRE | DE 1821. (Mexico, in solemn proclamation of the independence of the Empire, Oct. 27, 1821.)

Reverse. A Mexican eagle with the serpent, as the preceding, imperially crowned, stands upon a nopal plant, growing upon a rock surrounded by water; on the base of the rock F. GUERRERO (Engraver's name).

Collector's Note
This piece realized $10,350.00 in Heritage's January 2008 NY world sale, lot#51754. NGC AU-55.