© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Counter token - Minerva / Diane (Ernst Ludwig Sigmund Lauer) ND
| Brass | 1.2 g | 22 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Value | 1 Rechenpfennig (0.01) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.2 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 0.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#275396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A robed Diane (the huntress), going to the right, holding behind her (right hand) a bow, and (left hand) a hunting dog on a leash. Background is a representation of a forest: on the right is one tree, and a plant behind her. Border of long teeth, lettering above and in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
RECH : PFEN
ELSL
Translation:
Rechen Pfennig
Ernst Ludwig Sigmund Lauer
Engraver: Ernst Ludwig Sigmund Lauer
Edge
Plain
Comment
An undated (German: o J = ohne Jahr) brass Rechenpfennig coined in Nuremberg, Germany.Ernst Ludwig Sigmund Lauer (1783-1833) who retired in 1829.
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