1823 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Mexico - shield)

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

Specifications

 * Engraver: F. Guerrero
 * Obverse Design: Inscription in five lines
 * Reverse Design: The Mexican imperial eagle standing upon an arrow
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 34mm
 * Composition: Silver and copper
 * Date Minted: 1823
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. An ornamental elliptical shield with an inscription in five lines in script, ''Agustin \ Primer Emp. \ Constitucion \ Jurado por \ Mexico'' On the border of the shield at the base, curving upward around the inscription, (see cut) A 24 DE ENERO DE 1823. (Augustine, First Constitutional Emperor, oath of allegiance taken by Mexico, January 24, 1823.) A branch of laurel at the side of the shield to left, and a branch of palm to right; the whole surrounded by a circle of small pellets.

Reverse. The Mexican imperial eagle standing upon an arrow from which is draped a small banner, on which appears the inscription in three lines, in script, La Patria \ lo Eleva al \ Trono • (His fatherland has raised him to the throne.) At bottom, F. Guerrero A circle of small pellets surrounds the field. Rims plain. Edge lettered, SU NORTE ES LA LEI. (His guiding star is the law.)