Token - 'Qvid Svavis Amore' - Pyramus and Thisbe, by Wolf Laufer

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year 1612-1651
Type Utility token
Composition Copper
Weight 4.9 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Edge Smooth
Period
Notice
Reference(s) NJ 2#206
Obverse description Pyramus, who plays the lute and Thisbe seated under a mulberry tree. Legend around.
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering QVID SVAVIS AMORE
(Translation: What sweet love.)
Reverse description Thisbe throwing herself on Pyramus` sword near Pyramus` body, surrounded by the name of engraver and the Mint.
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering WOLF• LAVFER• IN• NURNBERG
Mint Script: Latin Lettering: WOLF• LAVFER• IN• NURNBERG Engraver: Wolf Lauffer II Edge Smooth Mint Nuremberg, Germany
Mintage
Numisquare ID 3921326070
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