Rechenpfennig - George II J. Dietzel

€347,766.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight1.9 g
Diameter26 mm
Thickness
ShapeRound (irregular)
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgeSmooth
Period
Reference(s)
Obverse descriptionLaureate and armoured bust of young King George II facing right. Legend around separated by the bust.
Obverse letteringGEORG· II D·G· M· BR· F· ET· H· R
(Translation: George the Second by the grace of God, King of Great Britain, France and Ireland.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionThe royal arms of Great Britain within the Garter, crowned, and with supporters; below, on a scroll, the motto (Faulty: `DIET` instead of `DIEU`). Letters below for the denomination (RE-PF = Rechenpfennig) and in brackets, the initials of the engraver.
Reverse letteringHONI SOIT QUI MAL Y PENSE DIET ET MON DROIT RE (IAD) PF
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND  - ca. 1727 -
Catalog ID9138181390
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