Rechenpfennig - Alexander the Great Diane

Location Nuremberg, Free imperial city of
Year
Type Utility token
Composition Brass
Weight 0.47 g
Diameter 16.7 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
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Notice
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Obverse description A cuirassed (armoured) bust of Alexander the Great with plumed helmet facing left. Border of long teeth, lettering both sides
Obverse script Latin
Obverse lettering ALEX MAG
(Translation: ALEX[ANDER] MAG[NUS] Alexander the Great)
Reverse description A robed Diane (the huntress), going to the right, holding behind her (right hand) a bow, and (left hand) a hunting dog on a leash. Background is a representation of a forest: on the right is one tree, and a plant behind her. Border of long teeth, lettering above
Reverse script Latin
Reverse lettering RECH. PFEN. I L
(Translation: Rechen Pfennig Iohann Lauer)
Mint Ludwig Christian Lauer, Nuremberg, Germany (1729-1924)
Mintage
Numisquare ID 5089140420
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