Rechenpfennig - Alexander the Great Diane

€268,911.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight0.47 g
Diameter16.7 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
Edge
Period
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Obverse descriptionA cuirassed (armoured) bust of Alexander the Great with plumed helmet facing left. Border of long teeth, lettering both sides
Obverse letteringALEX MAG
(Translation: ALEX[ANDER] MAG[NUS] Alexander the Great)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionA robed Diane (the huntress), going to the right, holding behind her (right hand) a bow, and (left hand) a hunting dog on a leash. Background is a representation of a forest: on the right is one tree, and a plant behind her. Border of long teeth, lettering above
Reverse letteringRECH. PFEN. I L
(Translation: Rechen Pfennig Iohann Lauer)
Reverse scriptLatin
MintLudwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage ?  - -
Catalog ID5089140420
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