© Cuthwellis
© Cuthwellis
Rechenpfennig - Louis XVI PRIVO MORIRO ND
1792 year| Brass | 0.84 g | 20 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1792 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 0.84 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#217947 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Church, orange tree and man chasing two quadrupeds, radiant sun above; ICR in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIVO MORIRO
. ICR .
Translation:
Without him I will perish
Jean-Chrétien Reich
Engraver: Johann Christian Reich
Edge
Plain
Comment
The token was minted by Johann-Christian Reich from Nuremberg.Michel Hennin catalogue 'Histoire numismatique de la Révolution Française' lists the minting date of the token as December, 31, 1792. And there is a link that the date for this and similar tokens is estimated by legends and images that indicate the almost desperate situation of Louis XVI, in which he then found himself, being condemned, as well as the regrets inspired by the fear of his loss.
On January, 16, 1793, Louis XVI was sentenced to death, which took place on January, 21.
