Rechenpfennig - Pietate et Justicia 1589 front Rechenpfennig - Pietate et Justicia 1589 back
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Rechenpfennig - Pietate et Justicia

1589 year
Brass 3.50 g 28 mm
Description
Location
Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States)
Type
Utility items › Counter tokens
Year
1589
Composition
Brass
Weight
3.50 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-11-14
References
Numista
N#135492
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Warrior riding a horse to the right. Date in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PER SAXA PERIGNES
1589

Translation: Through obstacles and through fire.

Engravers: Hans Krauwinckel, Hans Krauwinckel II

Edge

Plain

Comment

This version has the correct spelling - PIETATE ET IVSTITIA
The 1606 version has a letter missing - PIETATE ET IVSTITA