Counter Token 'Concedat laurea linguae' - Hans I Krauwinckel

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year 1562-1586
Type Utility token
Composition Brass
Weight 3.5 g
Diameter 26 mm
Thickness 0.8 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s)
Obverse description Corn spurting from the bones of dead men. Legend around and initials of the engraver in exergue.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SPES ALTERA VITAE ✿ H ✿ K ✿
(Translation: Another hope of life.)
Reverse description Citizen 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 script Latin
Reverse lettering CONCEDAT LAVREA LINGVAE • H.K •
(Translation: The laurels to eloquence.)
Mint Nuremberg, Germany
Mintage
Numisquare ID 8197439790
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