1823 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Mexico - military bust)

The 1823 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Mexico - military bust) was struck in 1823 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: F. Guerrero f.
 * Obverse Design: Bust of the Emperor in profile to right
 * Reverse Design: Mexican eagle imperially crowned
 * Edge: Lettered
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 39mm
 * Composition: Gold, silver and copper
 * Date Minted: 1823
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Bust of the Emperor in profile to right, in military dress, with mantle of ermine, scarf and Order chain. Beneath the bust F. Guerrero f. Legend: AGUSTIN PRIMERO • EMPERADOR POR LA DIVINA PROVIDENCIA • (Augustine First, Emperor by Divine Providence.)

Reverse. On a rock surrounded by water, a nopal of eight leaves, upon which stands the Mexican eagle imperially crowned; to left a branch of laurel, and to right a branch of palm, the stems crossed below. Legend : EN SU SOLEMNE PROCLAMACION LA CIUDAD DE (in cipher) MEXICO (The City of Mexico on his solemn proclamation.) Rims plain. Edge lettered (DIOS) PROTEIE AL • • • • • • • • IMPERIO MEXICANO .......... (God protect the Mexican Empire.)