© SStefanov
© SStefanov
Rechenpfennig - Prosperatum est Opus in Manibus Eius Kilian Koch ND
1584 year| Copper | 4.2 g | 27 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Year | 1584 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#309788 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
A three-masted sailing ship in rough sea, lettering above. Initials below scroll in exergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FLVCTVAT * NEC * MERGITVR
CK
Unabridged legend: FLUCTUAT NEC MERGITUR
Translation:
She is tossed by the waves but not sunk
CK = Cillian Koch of Nuremberg
Engraver: Kilian Koch
Edge
Plain
Comment
La Tour 4498Fluctuat Nec Mergitur : The motto of Paris
For Paris, with its ancient Roman history, the motto is the Latin 'Fluctuat nec mergitur',
meaning 'Tossed but not sunk', or 'Beaten by the waves, but does not founder'.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_arms_of_Paris
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND [PARIS - MUNICIPAL ADMINISTRATION]
The municipal administration of Paris used tokens for accounts, like all administrations. Over time, the function of account token faded in favor of the function of social representation.
