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Counter Token - Icarus - 'In Astrologos' Wolf Lauffer II
| Location | Nuremberg, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1612-1651 |
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| Period | 17th century |
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| Obverse description | Central device depicts Icarus falling toward the sea, his wax wings dissolving, with a radiant sun in the upper left field. A sailing ship is visible in the background on the water. The Latin legend IN ASTROLOGOS runs around the periphery within a beaded border. |
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| Reverse description | An eagle with wings displayed stands in the central field, being attacked by a beetle at upper right. The Latin legend A MINIMIS QVOQ TIMENDVM runs around the periphery within a beaded border. In the exergue, separated by a horizontal line, the maker's name WOLF AVFER and denomination RECH PFE are inscribed. |
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| Mint | Nuremberg, Germany |
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