1822 Augustine Iturbide Peso (Large Head)

The 1822 Augustine Iturbide Peso (Large Head) was struck in 1822 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Designer:
 * Obverse Design: Nude bust in profile
 * Reverse Design: An eagle imperially crowned
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 39mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1822
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Nude bust in profile, as last, but the head is much larger; the Emperor is shown with double chin, and with light side whiskers. Legend and date as last.

Reverse. An eagle, much larger than the preceding, with wings extended, and imperially crowned, stands upon a nopal of nine leaves which is rooted upon a rock surrounded by water. Legend: (beginning to right at top) МЕХ I IMPERATOR • CONSTITUT • 8 • R • I • M • (Translation above.) Rims dentilated.

Collector Notes
In this example and all those which follow (except the gold Onza of 1823) both legs of the eagle are shown, the poise being on the left leg and the eagle's head is invariably turned to the right. In 1822 Augustine Iturbide Onza and 1822 Augustine Iturbide Peso (Small Head) the head is turned to the left. To avoid repetition it may also be stated that in all examples in this series, except 1822 Augustine Iturbide Onza and 1822 Augustine Iturbide Peso (Small Head), the nopal plant is always represented as growing upon a rock surrounded by water.