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Token - Aztec Calendar and Aztec Sun Stone
| Location | Mexico |
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| Type | Souvenir token |
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| Obverse description | The central field bears a stylized representation of the Aztec Calendar, featuring concentric rings with pointed star-like rays radiating outward and beaded detailing. A circular legend in raised relief runs along the upper border reading CALENDARIO AZTECA Y PIEDRA DEL SOL, with MEXICO appearing in the lower exergue area. |
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| Obverse lettering | CALENDARIO AZTECA Y PIEDRA DEL SOL MEXICO |
| Reverse description | The entire reverse field is occupied by a detailed relief reproduction of the Aztec Sun Stone, depicting the central face of the sun deity Tonatiuh surrounded by concentric bands of calendrical glyphs, day signs, and decorative elements, with large serpentine projections radiating from the outer ring. |
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