Medal - Mexican Independence Centennial

€1.00
LocationMexico
Year1910
TypeCommemorative medal
CompositionSilver
Weight58 g
Diameter50 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
PeriodUnited Mexican States/Mexican Republic (1823-date)
NoticeManuel Centurion
Reference(s) PCGS#810676, Grove II#380a
Obverse descriptionBust of Don Miguel Hidalgo being crowned by an Angel, bearer of the trumpet of fame. To the left, a woman representing Peace, holding olive branch in right hand. To, the right, a woman representing Law holding tablets of the law. In front, the National Coat of Arms. Behind, a tree. To the far left, the Cathedral of Mexico. To the far right, the Popocatépetl volcano.
Obverse letteringCENTENARIO DE LA INDEPENDENCIA MEXICANA HIDALGO M. CENTURION MOD 1910
(Translation: Centenary of Mexican Independence Modeler)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of the uprising of the town of Dolores. In the foreground, the Don Miguel Hidalgo with a banner in his left hand and saber in his right, behind a drum major and people armed with rifles, sticks, and axes. In the background to the right, the church of the town of Dolores. In front, below, a maguey and nopales
Reverse lettering16 DE SEPTIEMBRE DE 1810
(Translation: September 16, 1810)
Reverse scriptLatin
Engraver
Mintage1910  - -
Catalog ID6806155680
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