Adoration of the Three Kings - Nuremberg, Rechenpfennig by Albrecht Höger ND front Adoration of the Three Kings - Nuremberg, Rechenpfennig by Albrecht Höger ND back
Adoration of the Three Kings - Nuremberg, Rechenpfennig by Albrecht Höger ND photo
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Adoration of the Three Kings - Nuremberg, Rechenpfennig by Albrecht Höger ND

 
Brass 3.6 g 23 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
23 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#349526
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Scene of the adoration of the three Magi on the left, Saint Mary and the child Jesus on the right; the evening star or a shooting star above them. Surrounded by Legend and denomination in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
S CASP. MELCH. U. BALT. HA
IETTON

Translation: Saint Caspar, Melchior and Balthazar HA / Token

Edge

Plain

Comment

The two letters "HA" at the end of the legend on the reverse are probably the initials of the engraver. Höger Albrecht, Mint of Nuremberg (1735-1789).