Counter Token - Louis XVI Optimo Principi
1744 year| Brass | 3.8 g | 24 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1744 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#27468 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Equestrian statue, left on pedestal, of Louis XV in Bordeaux. Lettering around, toothed border, Roman numerals date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
OPTIMO PRINCIPI
MDCCXLIIII
Translation:
The best of rulers
1744
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich
Edge
Plain
Comment
The equestrian statue of Louis XV at Bordeaux, by Jean-Baptiste Lemoyne II (erected 1743).The reverse legend was taken from the coinage of Trajan.
The date of 1744 corresponds to the time of Louis XV for this token of Louis XVI.
