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8 Reales - Agustín I Proclamation Coinage
1822 year| Silver (.903) | 27.45 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Mexico |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Agustín de Iturbide (1822-1823) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Currency | Real (1535-1897) |
| Composition | Silver (.903) |
| Weight | 27.45 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#74933 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Coarse representation of Guadalajara's arms; lions are depicted similar to wolves, but their hind legs do have the lion-style claws. With legend around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
GUADALAXARA*EN SU VENTUROSA*PROCLAMACION
•1822•
Translation: Guadalajara in his successful proclamation
Comment
Official Guadalajara, and Jalisco arms, here it can be seen how the lions aren't depicted correctly:Interesting fact
The 8 Reales - Agustín I (Proclamation Coinage) 1822 coin from Mexico is interesting because it was minted during the Mexican War of Independence, and its design features the first portrait of a Mexican leader, Agustín de Iturbide, who would later become the emperor of Mexico.
