Maximilian Medal (Carlotta)

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

Specifications

 * Designer:
 * Obverse Design: Head of Carlotta in profile
 * Reverse Design: Oak wreath with inscription
 * Edge:
 * Weight:
 * Diameter: 14mm
 * Composition: Silver
 * Date Minted: 1863
 * Mintage:

Design
Obverse. Fine head of Carlotta in profile to the left, the hair curiously arranged in broad bands. Legend: to left M. CARLOTA and to right, EMPERATRIZ

Reverse. Within an oak wreath the inscription in three lines, AL | MÉRITO | CIVIL; below the wreath S. N. C.

Collector Note
It seems not improbable that this beautiful little medal may have been intended for presentation to the recipients of the Order of San Carlos which was instituted by the Empress, to be bestowed upon ladies distinguished for their charities and other estimable qualities. It is the only seen bearing the likeness of the Empress alone. The initials show the reverse was the work of Navalon.