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Mexico, First Empire. An Independence Medal, C.1821 Auction Archive Director of the Oriental andA 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