8 Escudos - Agustín I 1822 front 8 Escudos - Agustín I 1822 back
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8 Escudos - Agustín I

1822 year
Gold (.875) 27.0674 g -
Description
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
References
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.