Brass 1/8-real token bearing AMECA and the date 1862, attributed to Ameca in Jalisco, Mexico. The dated side features an A-shaped emblem with an upward-opening crescent at the top and a loop attached to the lower-right leg. The reverse displays the fraction 1/8 within a leafy wreath and beaded border. The emblem may represent an issuer's brand, but its meaning and the token's specific municipal or private issuer remain unconfirmed.
- Diameter: 27.2 mm - Weight: 11.6 g - Material: Brass - Inscribed date: 1862 - Attributed location: Ameca, Jalisco, Mexico - Denomination: 1/8 real - Obverse: AMECA, date, and A-shaped emblem with crescent and loop - Reverse: 1/8 within a wreath
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