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Medal - Sun and Moon
| Location | Mexico |
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| Composition | Trimetallic (Brass, Copper-Nickel, Copper) |
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| Obverse lettering | TONATIUH MÉXICO, EL PUEBLO DEL SOL SOL |
| Reverse description | Trimetallic medallion with a central brass plug depicting Metztli, the Mexica moon deity, shown as a stylized rabbit or lunar figure within a circular cartouche in high relief, surrounded by curvilinear Mexica decorative motifs. The middle copper-nickel ring features scrolling cloud or water patterns in low relief. The outer copper ring bears a repeating rectangular tick pattern, with the legend divided between the upper arc and the lower field. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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