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Vespasian - Rechenpfennig "Fides Publica" ND
| Copper | 5.33 g | 28.2 mm |
| Location | Free imperial city of Nuremberg (German States) |
|---|---|
| Type | Utility items › Counter tokens |
| Years | 1711-1748 |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.33 g |
| Diameter | 28.2 mm |
| Thickness | 0.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-11-14 |
| Numista | N#350222 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Clasped hands holding caduceus and corn-ears; surrounded by legend and "SC" below. A small "D" between these two letters for the engraver name.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FIDES• - •PVBL•
• S d C •
Unabridged legend: Fides Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Loyalty of the public. Decree of the senate.
Engraver: Dietzel
Edge
Plain
Comment
Revers imitation of Vespasian Denar (Cohen 163/164).Minted by Johann Jakob Dietzel (1711-1748).
