Rechenpfennig - Louis XIV Hoc Paces Habuere Bonae

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year 1698
Type Utility token
Composition Brass
Weight 4.72 g
Diameter 25.14 mm
Thickness 1.34 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) Feu#12780
Obverse description Laureate bust right of Louis XIV with ribbon in hair, initials below. Lettering around, toothed border.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering LVDOVICVS · MAGNVS · REX · LGL ·
(Translation: Louis le Grand, roi [Louis Great King])
Reverse description Minerva (or maybe Pallas) holding a staff, standing right on a terrace; making an imperative gesture to a character on left who is putting a large vase on a balustrade. Lettering around and in exergue. Toothed border.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering HOC · PACES · HABVERE · BONAE · AEDIFICIA REGIA ·
(Translation: Voici ce qu`elles ont eu les bonnes Paix `Cela, de bonnes paix l`ont obtenu` Bâtiments du roi [This is the effect of unbroken wholesome Peace The Royal Palace])
Mint Nuremberg, Germany
Mintage
Numisquare ID 2863316680
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