Counter token - King David and the harp - Hans Krauwinckel

€379,063.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1586-1635
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionCopper
Weight5.9 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) NJ 1#294
Obverse descriptionKing David kneeling, playing the harp, eyes raised to heaven; a tree on the right. Legend around and signature of the engraver in exergue.
Obverse letteringCONFITE - MINI - DOMINO QVONIAM BO : H • K •
(Translation: Confess to the Lord to whom I am bound.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionAn angel standing over a globe, holding a winged hour glass in one hand and a skull in the other, with a cross and an anchor at his feet. Legend around.
Reverse letteringDVM SPIRO FERO ET SPERO
(Translation: While I breathe I bear and hope.)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND (1586-1635)  - -
Catalog ID9955873330
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