Mexico Empire of Agustin I (de Iturbide) Proclamation and Other Medals Abuelo's Collection.
Iturbide Inauguration Proclamation Medal 1823 from Quetzaltenango Guatemala when it was part of the Mexican Empire Grove 46a

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This is a very uncommon medal, and a condition rarity given that the large majority of the coins available are either holed and/or very low grade. In the Grove Census of Silver Medals by NGC, appears as the only one graded and top pop. However, it is not the only one graded by NGC. I am aware of at least 2 more, 3922766-004 graded NGC AU50 and erroneously labeled by NGC as Grove 34a instead of 46a, and 3312948-008 graded NGC AU58 but not included in the Grove census (labeled as Fonrobert-7292, Prober 251). The pictures do not give justice to this wonderful medal.

From the catalogue's sale: "Guatemala (Empire), silver proclamation medal, Agustin Iturbide, 1822, encapsulated NGC AU 58, finest and only specimen in NGC census. Grove-46a; Fonrobert-7292. 3.36 grams. Obverse: bust of Iturbide in center with legend AGUSTIN I. EMPERAD . DE MEXICO. around edge; reverse: PROCLAMADO EN QUESALT. A. DE 1822. around mountains emblem with laurels beneath. Well-struck medal, darker grey and blue toning on obverse with lighter gold toning on reverse. NGC #2727155-009."