Counter token - Mars and Pax - Avt caesar avt nihil - Wolf Lauffer II

€371,702.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight3.2 g
Diameter27 mm
Thickness0.4 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) Neum#32362, MMN#1742, NJ 2#195
Obverse descriptionPax figure holding a palm in right hand and a cornucopia in left hand. Flag and flames behind him.
Obverse letteringMATER.PACIS.CONCORDIA .W.LAV.
(Translation: Mother of peace, harmony)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionStanding warrior (Mars) holding a spear in his left hand, and smoking vase in his right hand. On the ground, a sword, a helmet and a spear.
Reverse letteringAVT CAESAR AVT NIHIL WOLF LAVF:
(Translation: Either Caesar or nothing.)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND  - c.1612-1651 -
Catalog ID9714424080
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