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Rechenpfennig - Samuel and David / Remus and Romulus Hans Krauwinkel

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year 1601
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Diameter 28 mm
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Obverse description The central device depicts Samuel standing right, anointing the kneeling David who is shown on a cushion to the left, with a crown above David's head. The encircling legend reads SAMVEL ET DAVID, with the maker's initials H•K• in the exergue, all within a beaded border.
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Reverse description The central device depicts Romulus standing and striking down the fallen Remus below him, Romulus armed with a sword and shield. The encircling legend reads REMVS ET ROMVLVS, with the date 1•601• in the exergue, all within a beaded border.
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Mint Nuremberg, Germany
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