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 8 Escudos - Agustín I
1822 year| Gold (.875) | 27.0674 g | - | 
|   Issuer   |  Mexico | 
|---|---|
|   Emperor   |  Agustín de Iturbide (1822-1823) | 
|   Type   |  Standard circulation coin | 
|   Year   |  1822 | 
|   Value   |  8 Escudos (128) | 
|   Currency   |  Real (1535-1897) | 
|   Composition   |  Gold (.875) | 
|   Weight   |  27.0674 g | 
|   Shape   |  Round | 
|   Technique   |  Milled | 
|   Demonetized   |  Yes | 
|   Updated   |  2024-10-06 | 
|   Numista   |  N#28704 | 
|---|---|
|   Rarity index   |  94% | 
Reverse
National arms (1st empire) of the type colloquially known as "Crowned duck" or "Crowned chick".
 Crowned eagle standing on cactus with quivers full of arrows and prehispanic swords below. Surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSTITUT•8•S•J•M•MEX•I•IMPERATOR•
 Translation: 
 8 Escudos JM
 Mexico's 1st Constitutional Emperor 
Comment
KM#313.1 - "AUGUSTINUS"KM#313.2 - "AUGSTINUS"
Interesting fact
The 8 Escudos coin from Mexico, featuring Agustín I, is a rare and valuable coin among collectors due to its age, gold content, and historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | 
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 Mo JM | - | - | - | - | - | - | 
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos - Agustín I 1822 coin.