Maximilian Medal (Max and Carl)

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

Specifications

 * Engraver: J. Wurden
 * Obverse Design: The heads of Maximilian and Carlotta in profile
 * Reverse Design: An open wreath of oak
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 68mm
 * Composition: Copper
 * Date Minted: 1863
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. The heads of Maximilian and Carlotta in profile to left, the Emperor with moustache, and heavily bearded. Beneath the truncation of the Emperor J. WURDEN, (the engraver's name); at the bottom, a five-pointed star. Legend : their names and titles — CHARLOTTE IMPÉRATRICE, MAXIMILIEN EMPEREURo

Reverse. An open wreath of oak at the left and laurel at the right, the stems crossed and tied with ribbon. In the field the inscription in eight lines * | APPELÉS | PAR LE | VŒU DU PEUPLE | À FAIRE LE BONHEUR | DU MEXIQUE | * | À MIRAMAR | LE IO AVRIL | 1864° [Summoned by the prayers of the people to make Mexico happy.] Fonrobert catalogue, No. 6697.