Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 Auction Archive Naming is engraved in italic

Naming is engraved in italic capitals

Mint - Enameled version (16x26mm) silvered metal and enamels

Emperor of the French

Director of the Oriental and Peninsular Steamship Co

illustrating a Franco period Spanish coat-of-arms topped by a spike

Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 Auction Archive Naming is engraved in italicA 1821 Mexican Independence Commemorative Medal In bronze, obverse inscribed "SEGUNDA EPOCA" above a wreath, artist "J. GUERRERO" (Jose Guerrero), while reverse illustrates two hemispheric globes with broken chains, three interlaced rings inscribed "INDEPENDENCIA, RELIGION and UNION" above and inscribed "DESATO A UN ORBE DE EL OTRO" below, measuring 47. 8 mm, with loop suspension, fine. Footnote: The medal dates circa 1821 and is the first medal to