1822 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Toluca)

The 1822 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Toluca) was struck in 1822 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: F. G.
 * Obverse Design: Inscription in eight lines
 * Reverse Design: A Mexican eagle
 * Edge: Corded
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 33mm
 * Composition: Silver and copper.
 * Date Minted: 1822
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Inscription in eight lines * | TOLUCA | EN LA FELIZ | PROCLAMACIÓN | DE LA VNDEP DEL | VMPERIO | MEJICANO, A 12 | DE MAYO DE (in cipher) | • 1822 • (Toluca, on the auspicious proclamation of the independence of the Empire, May 12, 1822.) The inscription is separated from the rim by a circle of small pellets.

Reverse. A Mexican eagle, imperially crowned, without the serpent, stands upon a nopal, beneath which are the letters F. G. (Initials of engraver). A circle of small pellets separates the field from the rim which is heavily dentilated.