Rechenpfennig - George III

€277,127.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1808
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight1 g
Diameter21.5 mm
Thickness1 mm
ShapeRound (irregular)
Technique
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
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Period
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Obverse descriptionPortrait of George III facing right.
Obverse letteringGEORG. III. D. G REX
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionGeorge III`s personal coat of arms depicting a shield in the center, divided into 4 quarters, with the Irish harp to the right and not to the left as on all other British coats of arms. A horse with a unicorn and a lion on its hind legs lean against the shield. St. Edward`s crown caps the shield.
Reverse letteringIOHANN 1808 RECHN.PFEN.
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
Mintage1808  - -
Catalog ID9239734550
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