1822 Augustine Iturbide Onza

The 1822 Augustine Iturbide Onza was struck in 1822 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: j. M.
 * Obverse Design: Nude bust of Iturbide in profile to right
 * Reverse Design: An eagle imperially crowned
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 37mm
 * Composition: Gold
 * Date Minted: 1822
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Nude bust of Iturbide in profile to right, the head small, the neck long, the point of bust nearly touching the last letter of the legend. Below the bust, ° Ṁ ° 1822 -- Legend: (beginning to left at bottom) AUGUSTINUS • DEI • PROVIDENTIA (Augustine by Divine providence.)

Reverse. An eagle imperially crowned, and with wings extended, is standing upon a nopal plant of five leaves to which various Aztec weapons are attached. The left leg of the eagle only is shown. Legend: (beginning at top to right) МЕХ • I • IMPERATOR • CONSTITUT • 8 • s • J • M • (First constitutional Emperor of Mexico, and value, 8 Scudos; j. м. initials of engraver.) Rims serrated.