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Counter token - Catherine II of Russia Johann Christian Reich ND
| Brass | 0.8 g | 19 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Years | 1796-1800 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 0.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#372009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A tree on grassy ground. Denomination around with the name of the engraver.
Script: Latin
Lettering: I•C•REICH - RECH• PFE
Unabridged legend: Johan Christian Reich - Rechenpfennig
Translation: Johan Christian Reich - Token
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich
Edge
Plain
Comment
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich (born c.1730 or 1740, and died in 1814, activity 1789-1800). (Wikipedia)Catherine is draped and veiled like Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine I, as she was depicted at her death on Roman coins. This suggests that this token was issued after 1796, when the Russian empress died.
