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4 Escudos - Agustín I
1823 year| Gold (.875) | 13.5334 g | - |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Agustín de Iturbide (1822-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1823 |
| Value | 4 Escudos (64) |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 13.5334 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#28703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
1st Empire coat of arms
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEX•I•IMPERATOR •CONSTITUT
•4•S•J•M •
Translation:
Mexico's 1st constitutional Emperor
4 Escudos JM
Interesting fact
The 4 Escudos - Agustín I 1823 coin from Mexico is interesting because it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence (1810-1821) and features an image of Agustín de Iturbide, who was the leader of the insurgent army and later became the emperor of Mexico. This coin was minted in gold (.875) and weighs 13.5334 grams, making it a valuable and rare collector's item.
