Counter Token - Louis XV (Johann Jacob Dietzel) ND (1711-1748) front Counter Token - Louis XV (Johann Jacob Dietzel) ND (1711-1748) back
Counter Token - Louis XV (Johann Jacob Dietzel) ND (1711-1748) photo
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Counter Token - Louis XV Johann Jacob Dietzel ND

 
Brass 1.3 g 22 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Years
1711-1748
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.3 g
Diameter
22 mm
Thickness
0.52 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#358634
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

The legend is interrupted by a crown surmounting a shield with three lilies, framed by palms joined by a ribbon at 6 o'clock.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHANN.IACOB DIETZEL.RE.PF.

Engraver: Johann Jacob Dietzel

Edge

Plain

Comment

Johann Jacob Dietzel was Master Engraver from 1711 to 1748.

This token is amusing in that it associates Louis XV with a shield bearing the palms of Louis XIV.