Counter Token `Concedat laurea linguae` - Hans I Krauwinckel

€339,970.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1562-1586
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight3.5 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionCorn spurting from the bones of dead men. Legend around and initials of the engraver in exergue.
Obverse letteringSPES ALTERA VITAE ✿ H ✿ K ✿
(Translation: Another hope of life.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCitizen standing left, holding laurel branch, facing soldier whose armor is piled on the ground behind him. Legend around, and in the exergue, again the initials of the engraver.
Reverse letteringCONCEDAT LAVREA LINGVAE • H.K •
(Translation: The laurels to eloquence.)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND (1562-1586)  - -
Catalog ID8197439790
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