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Rechenpfennig - Louis XVI PRIVO MORIRO ND
1792 year| Brass | 1.07 g | 20.5 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1792 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 1.07 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Thickness | 0.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#343846 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
A horse and an orange tree. In the background we see a building and a church. Above the radiant sun. Lettering around
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRIVO MORIRO
RE (JCR) PF
Unabridged legend: Rechen (Jean-Chrétien Reich) Pfennig
Translation: Without him I will perish
Engraver: Jean-Chrétien 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.
Illustration of this token from Michel Hennin catalogue 'Histoire numismatique de la Révolution Française'
