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Rechenpfennig - Pietate et Justicia
1606 year| Brass | 3.50 g | 27.50 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1606 |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 27.50 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#176139 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Warrior in armour and cape on horseback galloping right. Date in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PER SAXA PERIGNES
1606
Translation: Through obstacles and through fire.
Engraver: Hans Krauwinckel II
Edge
Plain
Comment
Note: Obverse legend contains an error - PIETATE ET IVSTITIA is correct, with I letter added.This jeton has it omitted. The 1589 version has correct spelling.
Engraver: Hans II Krauwinckel.
Henri IV (1589-1610)
Comments:
These jetons would have started to be produced by the Nuremberg engraver Hans Krauwinckel around 1586.
He ceased his activity around 1611 (with reservations about this date).
Hans Laufer, another Nuremberg master, would have taken up the torch around 1607 until 1645.
