Benito Juarez Medal (LV)

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

Specifications

 * Engraver: L. V.
 * Obverse Design: An inscription in five lines
 * Reverse Design: An inscription in four lines
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 24mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1862
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. A laurel wreath, within which is an inscription in five lines, EL ESTADO DE PUEBLA | PREMIA | EL VALOR | Y | LA CONSTANCIA. [The State of Puebla, a reward for valor and fidelity. | The first and last lines are curved.

Reverse. Within a wreath of laurel, an inscription in four lines, COMBATIO | POR LA | INDEPENDENCIA | DE SU PATRIA. [He fought for the independence of his fatherland.] The first and fourth lines are curved, and there is a five-pointed star between the third and fourth lines. Below the inscription, L. V. (the engraver's initials). With an eye, clasp and ribbon (red and green with white diagonal bar). The clasp at the top is a Mexican eagle in silver.