Agustín de Iturbide Medal (1823)
Prices updated: August 2026
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1823
Silver · Proclamation and oath · 1823
How much is the coin Agustín de Iturbide Medal (1823) worth?
The market value of the coin Agustín de Iturbide Medal (1823) is not yet documented with enough data to give a firm range. Weigh and measure your piece, compare it against the specifications, and check the forum for a second opinion.
The real price depends on four factors: the grade of preservation (a circulated piece is worth the low end of the range; an uncirculated one, or one still in its official blister pack, the high end), the finish (satin vs mirror/proof), the rarity within the series based on the mintage, and the metal spot price on the day of the deal when the piece is silver or gold. Check the value-by-grade table above and compare with equivalent pieces before buying or selling.
Where to buy or sell this coin?
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Historical context
Medal dedicated to Agustín de Iturbide in 1823, the work of engraver José M. Guerrero, part of the proclamation and oath series of the Empire.
The year 1823 was decisive: after the euphoria of his coronation, Iturbide's empire entered a crisis in the face of republican opposition. The Plan of Casa Mata triggered his downfall, and in March 1823 Iturbide abdicated. The following year, upon returning from exile, he would be executed by firing squad at Padilla, Tamaulipas.
This piece belongs to the final moments of the First Mexican Empire. Together with the other medals in the series, it lets you follow Iturbide's complete arc, from hero of Independence and emperor to a deposed figure, in just a couple of turbulent years.
Description
What it shows
The reverse, which is the main face of this piece, features an imperial eagle with open wings perched on a plume, and beneath it a wavy ribbon with a cursive legend where the words "...el trono" can still be read. This is the symbolism of the First Mexican Empire, not the eagle devouring the serpent we know today. The obverse shows an oval shield engraved with a handwritten inscription: "Agustin Gran Emp. Constitución Jurada por...", framed by laurel branches, and at the base a curved line ending in "...DE ENERO DE 1823". The design is signed by Jose M. Guerrero.
Context
The piece belongs to the proclamations and oath-taking of 1823, when Agustin de Iturbide was emperor of Mexico. He was crowned in July 1822 as Agustin I, and during that period several medals celebrating his elevation to the imperial throne circulated. This one, dedicated to the constitutional oath, belongs to that brief and turbulent moment in Mexican numismatic history.
Value and collecting
It is not legal tender and never was: it is a commemorative medal. Its value is driven by the metal (silver), the condition, and the scarcity of First Empire pieces, much sought after for their historical theme. Before buying or selling, compare references in the shops directory and settle authenticity questions with other collectors in the forum.
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