© Fred Cherrygarden
© Fred Cherrygarden
Counter Token - Henri III Gallia Fortit; Hans Krauwinckel II ND
1586 year| Copper | 5.1 g | 28 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Free City (1219-1806) |
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1586 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#160270 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Perseus riding Pegasus right, bearing shield, name of engraver in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PERSEVS *
H. KRAV :
Engraver: Hans Krauwinckel
Edge
Plain
Comment
These tokens are said to have been produced by Nuremburg engraver Hans Krauwinckel around 1586.He ceased his activity around 1611 (there are reservations about this date).
Hans Laufer, another Nuremburg master, took up the torch around 1607 and continued until 1645.
