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Rechenpfennig - Europe Hans Krauwinkel
| Location | Nuremberg, Free imperial city of |
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| Year | 1586-1635 |
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| Period | Renaissance |
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| Obverse description | The Rape of Europa depicted in relief: the figure of Europa rides upon the back of Zeus disguised as a bull, shown wading through stylized waves. The curved legend EVROPA RAVIAE arcs across the upper field, with the maker's initials H·K· in the exergue, all within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | Three standing female figures in relief representing the Judgment of Paris: Pallas Athena at left with helmet and shield, Venus nude in the center accompanied by a small Cupid at her feet, and Juno at right holding a spear with a peacock visible at her side. The names PALLAS, IVNO, and VENVS are inscribed around the figures within a beaded border. |
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