© ZacUK
© ZacUK
Token - In Signia Regis Boemi ND
| Copper | - | 28 mm |
| Location | Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Composition | Copper |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Thickness | 0.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#80905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
A 'German' shield of the arms of Bohemia (gules, a Bohemian Lion rampant double queued argent) with crowned helm, double-wing crest, and scroll mantling.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IN SIGNIA REGIS BOEMI:
Translation: Insignia Regis Boemi[ae] = Insignia of the King of Bohemia
Edge
Plain
Comment
Rudolph II born 1552 and ruled from 1583 to 1612.Though could also be Karl VI born 1685 and ruled from 1711 to 1740.
Translated from German > English from an 1844 book “Die” öffentliche Versteigerung beginnt am 10. Febraur 1845 in Wien ... Nebst einem Verzeichnisse von werthvollen numismatischen, archäologischen und anderen Büchern, Volume 21 1844 - 651 pages. Which states ...
'Austria. Bohemia. 571
11847. Copper Jeton. Av. PEX (sic) BOHE. The Emperor (Carl VI?) under a canopy standing between cornucopias. Rev. INSIGNIA - REGIS BOEMI. Lüwenschild, about a winged helmet. G.12½. G. E.'
Which they correctly point out the actual obverse legend as PEX BOHE and should be REX BOHE so either a broken R letter, or a P letter used in error.
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