Legacies Estate Sales & Online Auctions

Lot # 26 - Very Old Mexican Coin "Trajadera" or "Hoe Money" From C. 1500 ~ Also Called "Axe Money" From Its Shape.  Pre-Columbian, Mexico City region, Aztec, ca. 1500 CE. "Hoe" shaped pieces of unstamped currency. These are also known as tajaderos, the Spanish word for a chopping knife, due to their shape. They were standardized currency in the Aztec world, set to be equal 8000 cacao seeds. In the early days after the Spanish conquest, this type of currency continued to be used in the absence of minted coins from Spain.

$4 Shipping (Will combine)

 Descriptions are our opinions and should in no way be construed as a guarantee of any kind as to age, condition, mater. The bidder assumes responsibility for ensuring that the condition of the item(s) meets with their satisfaction prior to bidding. The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging.