Rechenpfennig - Louis XIIII ND (1658-1711) front Rechenpfennig - Louis XIIII ND (1658-1711) back
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Rechenpfennig - Louis XIIII ND

 
Brass 1.7 g 25.6 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Years
1658-1711
Composition
Brass
Weight
1.7 g
Diameter
25.6 mm
Thickness
0.45 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#111932
Rarity index
86%

Reverse

Crowned escutcheon with three lilies crossing the legend. Surrounding circle of greneti.

Script: Latin

Lettering: CORN . LAVFFERS . RECH . PFENING.

Unabridged legend: Cornelius Lauffers - Rechen Pfening

Engraver: Cornelius Lauffer

Edge

Plain

Comment

Nuremberg tokens have numerous legend variants. On this type, the reverse also features :
CORNELIUS LAUFFERS RECHN.PFEN.

Cornelius Lauffers was Master Engraver from 1658 to 1711.