Rechenpfennig - George II (Johann Albrecht Dorn) ND (1732-1783) front Rechenpfennig - George II (Johann Albrecht Dorn) ND (1732-1783) back
Rechenpfennig - George II (Johann Albrecht Dorn) ND (1732-1783) photo
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Rechenpfennig - George II Johann Albrecht Dorn ND

 
Brass 2.5 g 29.2 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Years
1732-1783
Composition
Brass
Weight
2.5 g
Diameter
29.2 mm
Thickness
0.7 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#361460
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Crowned coat of arms.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE
DIEV ET MON DROIT
RE(IAD)PF

Edge

Plain

Comment

The IAD signature is confusing, as it could be either Johann Albrecht Dorn (1732 - 1783) or Johann Adam Dietzel (1746 - 1768). We must therefore consider the possible date of manufacture of this token between 1732 and 1783.