Benito Juarez Medal (Patriotism)

The Benito Juarez Medal (Patriotism) was struck in 1862 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

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 * Diameter: Size over all 47mm
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 * Date Minted: 1862
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Design
Obverse. Legend: above, PREMIO below, AL PATRIOTISMO" [Reward of patriotism]; at each side is a five-pointed star. In the field an inscription in seven lines, COOPERO | A LA | DEFENSA DE LA | REPÚBLICA | CONTRA | EL EJERCITO | FRANCES [He aided in the defence of the Republic against the French army]. A double-lined circle separates the legend from the field.

Reverse. Legend: above, DISTINTIVO below, AL VALOR [The badge of valor], a five-pointed star at each side. In the field an inscription in six lines, COMBATIO | POR LA | INDEPENDENCIA | Y LAS | INSTITUTIONES | REPUBLICANAS [He fought for independence and republican institutions]. Below the inscription, an eight-pointed star, with dot and dash at each side. A double-lined circle separates the legend from the field. Size 22, on a radiated cross of eight points, each terminating with a little ball; with an eye for ring. Gun metal.