Maximilian Medal (A KLEEBERG)

The Maximilian Medal (A KLEEBERG) was struck in 1863 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Engraver: A. KLEEBERG
 * Obverse Design: Head of Maximilian in profile to the right
 * Reverse Design: A monument, on the front of which on a sword and sceptre crossed
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 42mm
 * Composition: White metal
 * Date Minted: 1863
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Head of Maximilian in profile to the right, similar to Maximilian Medal (E FALOT), but the top of the head more round. Beneath the head A. KLEEBERG (the name of the engraver). Legend : MAXIMILIAN 1. IMPERATOR MEHICORUM [Maximilian I, Emperor of the Mexicans.]

Reverse. A monument, on the front of which on a sword and sceptre crossed in saltire are the Mexican arms, imperially crowned and supported as in Maximilian Medal (AK). At the side to the left is a branch of willow. At the base, to the right, Fame seated is facing left, in her right hand a trumpet; on the base to the left MAX, the letters terminating at the mouth of the trumpet. To the left of the base is a rose bush. Legend: above, NATUS 6. JULII 1832 below, 119. JUNII 1867 (Dates of birth, etc., as on preceding). At each side is a rosette. A lined circle separates the legend from the field.