Rechenpfennig - George III 1808 front Rechenpfennig - George III 1808 back
Rechenpfennig - George III 1808 photo

Rechenpfennig - George III

1808 year
Brass 1 g 21.5 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1808
Value
1 Rechenpfennig (0.01)
Composition
Brass
Weight
1 g
Diameter
21.5 mm
Thickness
1 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#277127
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

George III's personal coat of arms depicting a shield in the center, divided into 4 quarters, with the Irish harp to the right and not to the left as on all other British coats of arms. A horse with a unicorn and a lion on its hind legs lean against the shield. St. Edward's crown caps the shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOHANN 1808 RECHN.PFEN.