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Medal - 4 Reales Replica Mexico Numismatic Society
| Location | Mexico |
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| Year | 1962 |
| Type | Medal |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features a raised replica of the design of the first 4 Reales coin minted in the Americas (1536), depicting the Pillars of Hercules surmounted by crowns with the denomination numeral 4 at center, flanked by the legend PLUS VLTRA on waves, all within a beaded inner circle. The surrounding legend reads partially in Latin around the border, with the dates 1952 and 1962 flanking the central device in the field, and the inscription PRIMA NUMISMA AMERICA 1536 in the lower portion of the field. |
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| Reverse description | The reverse displays a detailed relief representation of the Aztec Sun Stone (Sunstone or Calendar Stone) occupying the upper and central portion of the field, rendered with fine detail across its concentric rings of glyphs and iconography. Below the Sun Stone, the inscription SOCIEDAD NUMISMATICA DE MEXICO arcs across the lower field, with a decorative beaded border running around the entire rim. |
| Reverse script | Latin |
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