1822 Augustine Iturbide Peso (Small Head)

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

Specifications

 * Engraver: j. M.
 * Obverse Design: Nude bust in profile to right
 * Reverse Design: An imperially crowned eagle
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 39mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1822
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse, Nude bust in profile to right, much like 1822 Augustine Iturbide Onza, but it does not so nearly fill the field. Beneath the bust, - Ṁ - 1822 • Legend: (beginning to left at bottom) AUGUST - • DEI PROV

Reverse. An imperially crowned eagle, with wings extended standing on a nopal of five leaves ; only the left leg of the eagle is shown. Legend : (beginning to right at top) МЕХ • I • IMPERATOR CONSTITUT • 8 • R • I • M • (The legends have been translated above; 8 R. for Eight Reales; j. M. probably the initials of the engraver or the mint master.) Rims dentilated.