Rechenpfennig - Pyramus and Thisbe - `Avt Caesar Avt Nihil`, by Hans I Krauwinckel

€359,191.00
LocationNuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year1566-1586
TypeUtility items/Counter token
CompositionBrass
Weight4.1 g
Diameter27.7 mm
Thickness0.8 mm
ShapeRound
Technique
OrientationMedal alignment ↑↑
EdgePlain
Period
Reference(s) NJ 1#317, Neum#32258
Obverse descriptionStanding warrior (Mercury) holding a spear in his left hand, and a smoking vessel in his right hand. On the ground, a sword, a helmet and a spear. Legend around on a beaded edge and initials of the engraver in exergue.
Obverse letteringAVT CAESAR - AVT NIHIL ✿ H• K•
(Translation: Either Caesar or nothing.)
Obverse scriptLatin
Reverse descriptionRepresentation of Pyramus and Thisbe near the tomb of Nimus in the shade of the mulberry tree, a story taken from Greek mythology. Legend around on a beaded edge and abbreviated name of the engraver in exergue.
Reverse letteringPIRAMVS ET THISBE ✿ HANNS KRAV.
Reverse scriptLatin
MintNuremberg, Germany
MintageND (1566-1586)  - -
Catalog ID1043926850
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