Mexico City, Mexico, silver 4 reales-sized proclamation medal, 1822, Agustin Iturbide, Inauguration, NGC MS 61. Fonrobert-6539; Grove-9a. 35mm. Obverse with eagle on cactus inside ornate border; reverse with INAUGURACION / DE AGUSTIN. / PRIMER EMPERADOR / DE MEXICO. / JULE 21 DE 1822 below eight-petal flower within wreath. Issued to commemorate the inauguration of Agustin Iturbide as Emperor of Mexico, a tough piece to find in Mint State, with gunmetal-toned fields highlighted with golden toning, typical slightly weak strike in centers but otherwise quite detailed.
Estimate: 400 - 600 USD