Rechen Pfennig - Vulcan, Cyparissus

€311,365.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1589
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight3.4 g
Diameter28 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s) MMN#1604, Neum#32268, NJ 1#321
Obverse descriptionMars and Venus standing next to Vulcan, sitting and hammering in front of an anvil, Cupid beside.
Obverse letteringVOLCANVS HK
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionCyparissus, turning into a cypress, with bow in hand, deer killed by his arrow in front.
Reverse letteringCIPARISSVS HK
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND (1589)  - -
Catalog ID1568904820
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