Counter Token - Charles II Stuart Cornelius Lauffer

€385,175.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1660-1685
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight1.5 g
Diameter22 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeSmooth.
Period
Reference(s) NJ 2#367, MMN#1781
Obverse descriptionLaureated and draped bust of King Charles II facing to right, legend around.
Obverse letteringCAR•II•DG•MA•BR•FR•ET•HIB•REX
(Translation: Charles the Second by the Grace of God.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCrowned cruciform shields around central Garter star with interlinked C`s in angles, divided date above, legend around with the engraver`s name.
Reverse lettering•COR:LAVFFERS•RECH•PFENING•COVNTERS
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND (1660-1685)  - -
Catalog ID2615982820
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