Mexico 8 Escudos - Agustín I, 1822
Information
Country
Mexico
Mexico
Currency
Real
(1535 – 1897)
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
8 Escudos
Year
1822
Ruler
Agustín de Iturbide
(1822–1823)
Composition
Gold (.875)
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Weight (g)
27.0674
Demonetized
Yes
Description
8 Escudos from Mexico. Issued in 1822. Struck in Gold (.875). Measures 0 mm and weighs 27.07 g.
- Obverse
- Bust right. (Agustín by the providence of God Mexico City 1822)
- 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. (8 Escudos JM Mexico's 1st Constitutional Emperor)
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | au | unc | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1822 Mo JM | — | € 8600,00 | € 23000,00 | KM#313.1 "AUGUSTINUS". more rare. | ||
| 1822 Mo JM | — | — | — | KM#313.2 "AUGSTINUS" |
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