Counter token - Nuremberg ND (1515-1816) front Counter token - Nuremberg ND (1515-1816) back
Counter token - Nuremberg ND (1515-1816) photo
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Counter token - Nuremberg ND

 
Copper 3 g 26 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Period
Free City (1219-1806)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Years
1515-1816
Composition
Copper
Weight
3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#351336
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Imperial orb within a tressure of three arches and three angles

Lettering: fictitious legend- FNFXPUMIMXFPMNX

Comment

It should be noted that the same basic legend is usually found in a variety of different forms. This arises as a result of spelling not being standardised at the time, and words being abbreviated in many different ways.
It should be noted that many jetons, particularly early ones, are inscribed with meaningless strings of letters, described as The legends listed below are those that normally appear on the reverse of the jetons. It should be noted that the same basic legend is usually found in a variety of different forms. This arises as a result of spelling not being standardised at the time, and words being abbreviated in many different ways. Only one typical form of each legend is listed. Most of the legends are in German, but where this is not the case, the language is shown immediately after the translation.

It should be noted that many jetons, particularly early ones, are inscribed with meaningless strings of letters, described as ‘fictitious legends’. Others have badly blundered legends, for which the intended rendering is barely recognisable. Occasionally, reversed ‘mirror-image’ legends are also found.s’. Others have badly blundered legends, for which the intended rendering is barely recognisable. Occasionally, reversed ‘mirror-image’ legends are also found.