Rechenpfennig - Louis XIV (Fert Unus Onus) ND front Rechenpfennig - Louis XIV (Fert Unus Onus) ND back
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Rechenpfennig - Louis XIV (Fert Unus Onus) ND

 
Brass 4.4 g 25 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Composition
Brass
Weight
4.4 g
Diameter
25 mm
Thickness
0.8 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#78003
Rarity index
88%

Reverse

Atlas standing upright, carrying the world on his shoulders.
Scrolls in exergue. Denticled border

Script: Latin

Lettering: FERT · VNVS · ONVS ·

Translation: He carries this burden alone

Engraver: Lazarus Gottlieb Lauffer

Edge

Plain

Comment

Issued circa 1696. Royal jeton. Atlas Louis XIV contained only taking the war against allied Europe, this type of setback is used for the extraordinary Wars in 1696.
SPECIAL MEETING OF WARS - This administration managed the funds used for all campaigns and ad hoc troops as opposed to ordinary wars.
May be Feuardent 12769 (or Feuardent 707 or 707a)