Axe money

Artist Mexico

Date1200-1500

MediumCopper

ClassificationsExchange Media

Credit LineGift of Rhoda A. Hyde

Object number1954.5.19

DescriptionSo-called "axe money", cold hammered copper, patinated, in T-shape. These come from many "find spots" since they were widely traded, probably as a medium of exchange and were also uses as offerings in foundation deposits, etc; drawing on back of accession card.

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