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Rechenpfennig - Louis XIV - TEMPL PACIS
1679 year| Copper | 5.2 g | 26.65 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1679 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Diameter | 26.65 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#91584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
The king, seated on his throne on the right, receives three women who present him with olive branches.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TEMPL:PACIS.
.1679.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Here are CGB's comments on this token:The inspiration for this token is clearly Latin with the idea of the temple of Janus whose closed doors signified peace in the Empire. We believe this token was produced in Nuremberg, but Feuardent does not classify it as a German Fabrique.
https://www.cgbfr.com/rouyer-x-jetons-de-nuremberg-le-temple-de-la-paix-nimegue-tb,fjt_533916,a.html
