Counter Token Hans Krauwinckel II

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year 1588-1589
Type Utility token
Composition Brass
Weight 3.25 g
Diameter 27.72 mm
Thickness 0.84 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Plain
Period
Notice
Reference(s) MIT#1458
Obverse description Pictorial jeton of Kilian Koch, Nuremberg, Germany. Circa 1585 - 1632 SPES ALTERA VITAE - Another hope of life cf. Michael Mitchiner, Jetons, Medalets & Tokens, Vol 1. Nos. 1458 Corn springing from dead men`s bones.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering SPES ALTERA VITAE
Reverse description Citizen standing on the left, holding a laurel branch, and facing a soldier whose armour is piled on the ground behind him. Legend around and initials of the engraver in exergue.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering CONCEDAT LAVREA LINGVAE CK
(Translation: The laurels to eloquence.)
Mint
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5333128300
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