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A004 - This is a copy of a very rare coin of the early U.S. types. It is a "JAQ" Token (copper or bronze), that is a 1/8 Real denomination. Dated 1818. These are called "New Spain" (Texas) Jola, and are 15/16mm in diameter. Examples show "1/2" (for half-Real) as the denomination, but in actuality, they were the exact size of contemporary 1/8 Reals. They are called 1/8 Reals in "Coins of the World," (2nd edition), 1750-1850, by W. D. Craig, 1971. But are called 1/2 Reals in the U.S. Coins Red Book. The grade shown in the former is Fine, value $2,500. Star on reverse side. [NOT CURRENTLY AVAILABLE]
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