The fourth snake-themed lot in our upcoming auction is this 1878 Mexican Hacienda 5 Cents Token from Tuxpanco—a rare piece of Mexico’s numismatic and economic history. 🇲🇽

The obverse features Mexico’s iconic eagle holding a snake in its beak, perched on a cactus, a powerful national symbol of strength, resilience, and independence. 🦅 🐍 🌵

Issued as a private hacienda token, this piece reflects the economic system of 19th-century rural Mexico, where large estates (haciendas) operated like self-contained economies. Tokens like this were used to pay workers, but could often only be spent within the hacienda, reinforcing the landowners’ economic control.

🔹 Extremely Fine. Light stain.
🔹 Exceptionally Rare
🔹 4.72g, 25.50mm

Part of The Rumney Animal-Themed Collection, this historically significant token will be offered in Rumnicoin’s inaugural auction on March 27, 2025.

📍 Register your interest now at www.rumnicoin.com, and view the full auction catalogue soon on NumisBids and Biddr.

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