Germany
Counter Token (C. Balmberger) ND (1871-1897) front Counter Token (C. Balmberger) ND (1871-1897) back
Counter Token (C. Balmberger) ND (1871-1897) photo
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Counter Token (C. Balmberger) ND (1871-1897) front Counter Token (C. Balmberger) ND (1871-1897) back
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Counter Token C. Balmberger ND

 
Brass 0.46 g 15 mm
Description
Location
 Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
 Utility items › Counter tokens
Years
 1871-1897
Composition
 Brass
Weight
 0.46 g
Diameter
 15 mm
Thickness
 1 mm
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-11-14
References
Numista
 N#49858
Rarity index
 88%

Reverse

Three masted ship sailing in the sea.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PLUS ULTRA

Edge

Plain

Comment

C. Balmberger coin and token company operated between 1871-1897 in Nuremberg, Germany. These were exported in great numbers to Ottoman Empire and used there holed and sewn as dress and head gear ornaments.

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