Maximilian Medal (ND)

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

Specifications

 * Designer: N. D.
 * Engraver: Obverse, Оcampo; Reverse, S. G.
 * Obverse Design: Head of Maximilian in profile to left
 * Reverse Design: The Virgin of Guadaloupe
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 28mm
 * Composition: Silver and copper
 * Date Minted: 1863
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Head of Maximilian in profile to left, with moustache, and heavy, pointed beard. Beneath the head N. D (designer's initials), 1865 ОСАМPO. (name of engraver). Legend: MAXIMILIANO EMPERADOR ; the whole surrounded by a border of small pellets.

Reverse. The Virgin of Guadaloupe standing within an oval of clouds, at her feet an angel; to the left, close to the border, N. D. and to the right S. G. (designer's and engraver's initials). Legend: to left, NON FECIT TALITER to right, OMNI NATION: • • • ["He hath not dealt so with any nation." Psalter cxlvii : 20, Vulgate]; a border of small pellets as on obverse.