Axe Money

This copper tajadero (Spanish for chopping knife) was a form of money used in central Mexico and parts of Central America. Also known as Aztec hoe or axe money, this standardized, unstamped currency had a fixed worth of 8,000 cacao seeds.

 
Location: Mexico/Oaxaca
Circa Date: 16th Century
Dimensions: 4-1/4" x 5-5/8"
Price: $189.00