Benito Juarez Medal (Valor)

The Benito Juarez Medal (Valor) was struck in 1867 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Designer:
 * Obverse Design: A star of eight points
 * Reverse Design: A star of eight points but without the wreath
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: Size over all, 45mm
 * Composition:
 * Date Minted: 1867
 * Mintage:

Design
Military decoration in gilt and enamel.

Obverse. A star of eight points (in four) in red enamel ; between the points are rays in gilt, all bound together by a wreath in green. Legend: above, PREMIO below, AL PATRIOTISMO [Reward of patriotism]; a five-pointed star at each side. 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].

Reverse. The same as obverse, but without the wreath. Legend: above, DISTINTIVO below, AL VALOR [The badge of valor]. In the field an inscription in six lines COMBATIÓ | POR LA | INDEPENDENCIA | Y LAS | INSTITUCIONES | REPUBLICANAS [He fought for independence and republican institutions]. Below the inscription a five-pointed star. With clasp and ribbon (white with red diagonal bar).