1 Real - Agustín de Iturbide (Proclamation Coinage) 1822 front 1 Real - Agustín de Iturbide (Proclamation Coinage) 1822 back
1 Real - Agustín de Iturbide (Proclamation Coinage) 1822 photo
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1 Real - Agustín de Iturbide Proclamation Coinage

1822 year
Silver 3.35 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Guatemala
Type
Circulating commemorative coin
Year
1822
Value
1 Real
Currency
Real (1733-1859)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3.35 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#308843
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

View of mountains and date within wreath, legend surrounds

Script: Latin

Lettering:
GUAT · EN LA PROCLAM · DE · SU 1R. EMP ·
26 DE DIC ·
DE 1822 ·
2: DE LA
INDEP ·

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Agustín de Iturbide coin is that it was minted in 1822 to commemorate the proclamation of Agustín de Iturbide as the emperor of Mexico, making it a unique piece of history.