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© Albator (CC BY-NC-SA)
Rechenpfennig - Louis, le Grand Dauphin - "GALLICUS DELPHINUS" Rechenpfennig par Conrad Lauffer ND
| Brass | 3.9 g | 27 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#349620 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
A large dolphin in the sea swims to the left. Outer border legend with engraver's name, denomination and mint, French legend around the dolphin.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
✿ CONRAD LAVFFER. RECH: PFEN: MACH: IN NVRNB:
J’AIME ET SUIS AIMÉ
Engraver: Conrad Lauffer
Edge
Plain
Comment
Louis de France, known as Monseigneur or the Grand Dauphin (1661-1711), was the eldest son of Louis XIV.This token exists with a slight variation in the legend on the reverse.
https://www.cgb.fr/rouyer-x-jetons-de-nuremberg-dauphine-le-dauphin-ttb,fjt_296483,a.html
Engraver: Conrad Lauffer (1637-1668).
