1822 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Oajaca - circle)

The 1822 Augustine Iturbide Proclamation Medal (Oajaca - circle) was struck in 1822 and is part of the Mexican Imperial Coinage series.

Specifications

 * Evgraver: F. Gordillo
 * Obverse Design: Draped bust of Augustine to right in profile
 * Reverse Design: Inscription in five lines
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 28mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1822
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Draped bust of Augustine to right in profile. Beneath the shoulder F. Gordillo (Engraver.) Legend : • A • AGUSTIN I • EMPERADOR CONSTITUCIONAL DE (in cipher) МЕП • (То Augustine I, Constitutional Emperor of Mexico.) A double-lined circle separates the legend from the border, which is ornamented with scallops, having an outer row of double lines radiating from the centre.

Reverse. In the field the inscription in five lines: LO JURO EL 8 | DE DICIEMBRE | DEL AÑO 1822 • LA | M • N • C • | DE OAIACA • (The very noble city [muy noble ciudad] of Oajaca swore allegiance to him Dec. 8 of the year 1822): a floreated ornament above and below. Border exactly the same as on obverse.