Counter Token (Athena Pallas) ND front Counter Token (Athena Pallas) ND back
Counter Token (Athena Pallas) ND photo
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Counter Token (Athena Pallas) ND

 
Brass 0.550 g 17.70 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Value
1 Rechenpfennig (0.01)
Composition
Brass
Weight
0.550 g
Diameter
17.70 mm
Thickness
0.46 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#155009
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Double Headed Eagle with surrounding lettering. "Reeding"exists between the edge and the lettering.

Script: Latin

Lettering: Rech:Pfenninge Arnhold.

Translation: rechenpfennig/counting token

Edge

Plain

Comment

These were used as counting tokens rather than currency, they were known as rechenpfennig, jetons, or jettons.